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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

Key dates to be aware of in preparation for the launch of Workday

In preparation for the launch of Workday on November 2, the Integrated Renewal Program (IRP) has been planning out the key milestones to transition from our current Finance and HR systems to Workday.

UBCO researcher uses computer modelling to predict reef health

High walk and bike scores associated with greater crash risk

VPRI Research Facility Support Grants competition relaunched

The Research Facility Support Grants (RFSG) competition provides funding for the operation, maintenance, replacement, repairs or upgrades of equipment currently used in UBC shared facilities to support research. The RFSGs are one-year grants intended to enhance the research and training that can be conducted at UBC. The 2020/21 RFSG competition has been augmented to allow requests for funding to help support additional costs associated with research curtailment and the staged resumption of on-campus research activities in response to COVID-19.  

DVC and Principal's Fall Town Hall and Staff Awards of Excellence

You are invited to join the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Town Hall and Staff Awards of Excellence on Sept. 3. Hear how our university community is navigating change, adapting to the current reality and planning for the future, and celebrate outstanding staff being recognized for leadership, global citizenship and campus spirit. In this Zoom town hall format, opening remarks will be followed by a Q&A with several leaders from our campus, and the 2020 Staff Awards of Excellence.

Transit updates for fall

UBC Vancouver Translink will be suspending the following transit routes, effective September 7: 32 Dunbar / Downtown 44 UBC / Downtown 258 UBC / West Vancouver 480 UBC / Bridgeport Station For more information, including alternative routes, visit the Campus + Community Planning website. 

One in three people avoiding healthcare workers during pandemic