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Apply to be a part of the UBC delegation for the UN Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties

The annual UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) brings together countries, civil society, companies and people on the frontline of climate change to accelerate action on the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Environmental factors like diet affect gut health

30-second bio: Christine Thompson

As the Communications and Marketing Manager of UBC Computer Science, Christine aims to elevate the profile of her department through storytelling.

All UBC Library branches will reopen in September

All UBC Library branches on the UBC Vancouver campus will reopen September 7, 2021. The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre remains open throughout August to students, faculty, staff and community members. UBC Library branches on the UBC Okanagan campus will reopen August 30, 2021. Find out more

COVID-19: Resumption activities and updates

A message from Shelley Kayfish, Director, Campus Operations and Risk Management; Co-chair, UBC Okanagan Resumption Planning and Coordination Committee; and Prof. Michael Burgess, Associate Provost, Strategy, UBC Okanagan; Professor and Chair in Biomedical Ethics, School of Population and Public Health, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Co-chair, UBC Okanagan Resumption Planning and Coordination Committee

UNC unit relocations and restructure of the AVP, Students portfolio

A message from Dale Mullings, Associate Vice-President, Students, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues, As we prepare for the return of students in September, I would like to share a number of important updates to student services on campus. Effective August 1, 2021, the Associate Vice-President, Students (AVPS) portfolio has undergone a restructuring of several units and roles to better align teams with shared strategic objectives and fulfil our shared responsibility towards the university’s vision, purpose and values.

North American Model of Wildlife Conservation gets a cultural refresh

Update on 2021 annual merit program for eligible staff

I am pleased to confirm that UBC is proceeding with the 2021 annual merit program for those who have passed their probationary period and are at or above the midpoint of their salary range in the following groups:

Insects beware! This west coast plant wants to eat you

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Fall Town Hall and Staff Awards of Excellence

  A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan   Dear colleagues,  

UBCO: COVID-19 restrictions expanded in Central Okanagan

On August 6, Interior Health (IH) expanded the health measures for the central Okanagan first announced July 28. Unless otherwise noted, these restrictions come into effect at 10 p.m. August 6, and are in place until further notice. Read more