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Research in focus: Mark Cembrowski

Mark is leading research to understand how the brain forms, stores, and retrieves memories. By combining big data analysis and cutting-edge experimental techniques, the team hopes to understand the mechanisms of fear memory, which functions to keep us safe and alive, but can come with unfortunate consequences.

COVID-19 vaccines: what to expect and how to combat hesitancy

With the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccines in Canada, most are eager to roll up their sleeves. But not every Canadian is feeling confident about getting the jab. According to a recent survey conducted by Angus Reid, less than two thirds of Canadians surveyed said they would get the vaccine right away. Twenty-three per cent indicated they would prefer to wait, while 12 per cent reported they would not get vaccinated and five per cent remained unsure.

Meet the new University Killam Professors

UBC congratulates 2020/21 University Killam Professors

We are pleased to announce the appointment of six new University Killam Professors. This is the highest honour that UBC can confer on a faculty member.University Killam Professors are exceptional teachers and researchers who are leaders in their fields, and have received international recognition for their talents and achievements.The 2020/21 University Killam Professors are:

The reality of sci-fi

How science fiction is providing real-world lessons and teaching opportunities for students and professors at UBC Okanagan.   Humans have long imagined what the distant future might look like. Staring up into an inky black sky dotted with far-off stars, planets and seemingly endless solar systems, our thoughts inevitably stray to life beyond this singular, planetary experience.

Report on UBC Okanagan’s Declaration of Commitments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan; Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan To the UBC Okanagan campus, Way':In 2019, UBC Okanagan pledged to support Indigenous students, culture and scholarship through a public declaration of five commitments in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

UBC’s approach for 2021 Summer Session

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor

UBC Okanagan hosts Indigenous perspectives on science and systemic racism

A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan  Dear colleagues,

UBC Okanagan child care survey

A message from Shannon Dunn, Director, Business Operations, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues, UBCO recently launched an important child care survey, and is asking all parents and parents-to-be to participate by sharing information about their current and future child care needs.  This feedback will help guide the future of the campus’ long-term child care expansion plan, and is a critical tool in allowing the university to better understand the child care needs of UBCO students, faculty and staff.

Online events during Data Privacy Week: Jan. 25–29

January 25-29 is UBC's Data Privacy Week. Faculty and staff are invited to participate in a series of free online events about the impact technology is having on our privacy rights and the importance of valuing and protecting personal information at UBC. Learn about privacy issues affecting UBC and find resources to support you in your work. Data Privacy Week Community consultation: Information Security Standards review  January 25 | 10:00am – 11:00am