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  • UBCO
    UBCV & UBCO
    March 27, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty

    Open Education Resources Excellence and Impact Award recipients announced

    The OER Excellence and Impact Awards recognize outstanding work by faculty in Vancouver and the Okanagan who materially advance the use and impact of open educational resources (OER) in credit courses at UBC.The recipients were selected based on their overall excellence in creating, revising or using OER in teaching and learning; the impact of their OER work on students, including addressing the affordability of educational materials; and their contribution to the greater open education community at UBC.

  • Giving
    UBCV & UBCO
    March 25, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    How philanthropy advances teaching, learning and research

    As UBC works to transform ideas into action, philanthropy plays an important role in its success.Gain an insight into how philanthropic funds advance teaching, learning and research, not only at the university but also for the community it serves.Peruse a selection of stories

  • Kristine Wong
    UBCV
    March 25, 2024 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff

    30-second bio: Kristine Wong

    Kristine is a registered veterinary technician at UBC Vancouver. Find out what she believes is the best part of her work, and what makes her experience truly exceptional.

  • CSF
    UBCV
    March 25, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty

    Apply to the Sustainability Education Fellows Program

    Sustainability Education Fellowships are awarded to faculty members at UBC Vancouver who are leading the design of new sustainability courses and programs. Fellows receive funding of up to $20,000 over two years to develop new curriculum and contribute to advancing sustainability and wellbeing education at UBC.The deadline to apply is May 13.Find out more 

  • Bhushan Gopaluni
    UBCV & UBCO
    March 25, 2024 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff

    Bhushan Gopaluni

    Dr. Bhushan Gopaluni is the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President of Faculty Planning at UBC Vancouver. He was appointed in May 2023, following one year in a pro tem capacity. In this role, he leads on enrolment planning, stewardship of academic space and capital projects, and university budget planning.Dr. Gopaluni has held several roles at the university. He joined the Faculty of Applied Science in 2006 as an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Prior to his current role, he was Associate Head for undergraduate programs, followed by Associate Dean of Education and Professional Development. A leading expert on data analytics for the process industry, Dr. Gopaluni is the recipient of the prestigious Killam Teaching Prize, the Applied Science Dean’s service medal and the D.G. Fisher Award in Process Control from the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. One of his proudest achievements was launching the Applied Science Experiential Learning Hub, which is designed to give students an edge in a constantly evolving job market. 

  • FRA2023
    UBCV & UBCO
    March 19, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Announcing recipients of UBC's 2023 Faculty Research Awards

    This year, 27 faculty members have been named as recipients of the university's Faculty Research Awards.This award recognizes the research excellence and scholarly achievements of faculty from across all disciplines, ranging from the applied sciences and medicine to the social sciences and humanities. Award recipients are selected by UBC’s Faculty Research Awards Committee and include early career researchers through to established members of faculty.

  • UBC crest
    UBCV & UBCO
    March 18, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff

    Share your feedback on Board Policy proposals

    The UBC community is invited to comment on proposed amendments to the Sexual Misconduct Policy (SC17) and a proposed new Public Interest Disclosure Policy (SC19) by Apr. 30.Find out more

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