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Tŝilhqot’in Nation and UBC sign Memorandum of Understanding and Indigenous Knowledge Protocol Agreement

On August 11, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and an Indigenous Knowledge Protocol Agreement (IK Protocol) were signed by the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and the University of British Columbia. These agreements were led by Chief Russell Myers Ross, Vice Chair of the Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) and Prof. Helen Burt, Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation at UBC.

Honorary degree nominations open until Sept. 30

The Vancouver and Okanagan Senates welcome the nomination of worthy individuals for honorary degrees before September 30. Honorary degrees are intended to recognize individuals who have made substantial contributions to society at the local, national and global level. The committee encourages nominations which reflect the cultural diversity of Canada and the international character and diversity of UBC itself.

Watch Santa J. Ono’s video welcoming the UBC community to the new academic year

Q&A: How parents can identify anxiety warning signs as students return to school

When students across British Columbia head back to school, they’ll enter a new world of COVID-19 precautions and protocols. Consequently, students of all ages, from kindergarten to Grade 12, may experience higher levels of anxiety with varying symptoms and consequences. Steven Taylor, professor at UBC’s department of psychiatry, a clinical psychologist, and author of The Psychology of Pandemics has some expert advice for parents of school-aged children.

UBC Researchers Awarded $2.1m through SSHRC Insight Development Grants

2020 President’s Service Awards for Excellence & President’s Staff Awards

The recipients of the 2020 President’s Service Awards for Excellence and the President’s Staff awards for the Vancouver campus have been announced. President’s Service Awards for Excellence This award is presented each year to up to five staff members, who have made outstanding contributions to UBC, and who excel in their personal achievements. Congratulations to this year’s recipients:

Invite Teaching Assistants to the CTLT Teaching Assistant Institute starting on Sept. 10

UBC’s approach for 2020/21 Winter Session, Term 2

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor With the start of 2020/21 Winter Session, Term 1 approaching, UBC’s community of faculty and staff are preparing to welcome our new and returning students. The last several months have seen us responding to an unprecedented global crisis — one that has affected us all. As a university, with a commitment to high-quality teaching, learning and research, the challenge has been immense. 

Beyond emergency teaching: support to level-up your online classes

Join the virtual celebration of UBC’s 2020 Indigenous Strategic Plan

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor I am pleased to inform you that UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan has now been finalized. This is a momentous occasion for UBC, as we take a leading role in the advancement of Indigenous peoples’ human rights. We are the first university in North America to commit to implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and to take a human rights-based approach to its Indigenous strategic framework.

Submit your NOI for the Campus as a Living Lab Fund by Sept. 15

UBC’s Campus as a Living Lab Fund competition provides seed funding of up to $50,000 to support innovation projects on the Vancouver campus that address strategic sustainability priorities and embody the principles of a living lab. Submit your Notice of Intent by September 15, 2020. Learn more on the UBC Sustainability website

UBC researchers get $10.6M boost from CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund for equipment and infrastructure