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UBC Vancouver – Participate in a strategic consultation for Innovation UBC

Members of the UBC Vancouver research community are invited to participate in a strategic consultation on services offered through Innovation UBC, aimed to enhance the support for sponsored research, technology transfer (patenting and licensing) and entrepreneurship. Your feedback will help inform plans focused on improving support and services for translating research into positive economic, environmental, health and social benefits.

Search for a Deputy Provost at UBC Vancouver

The Deputy Provost will be responsible for a strategic and impactful portfolio. This is a new title for an existing role, elevating the current Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Academic Affairs, portfolio to allow for more responsibility and delegation by the Provost.Duties will include oversight of the recruitment, appointment, and extension of senior academic and non-academic leadership roles and the approval of appointments for department heads and associate deans.

Apply for funding to support wellbeing in teaching, learning and research environments

If you are looking for ways to embed sustainable health and wellbeing strategic initiatives within teaching, learning and research environments, apply for up to $5,000 through a new pilot stream of the UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund.

UN climate conference should not be ‘business as usual’, say climate experts

Dr. Andrew Martindale receives SSHRC Impact Award for working with Indigenous communities in landscapes of survivance

Propelling artificial intelligence to new heights

How a long-standing partnership is bridging academia and industry for real-world changesA two-metre long, helicopter-style drove thunders over the Gulf of St. Lawrence, equipped with two powerful sensors that surveil the glistening surface below. As a pod of North Atlantic right whales swim just below the surface, the sensors instantly capture images of the majestic sight in precise detail.

Submit your 30-second bio

Take the opportunity to introduce yourself to the UBC community and help your colleagues learn more about you and your role.Faculty and staff in Vancouver and the Okanagan are invited to submit a 30-second bio – a snapshot that shows us who you are at work and at play. Your profile will then be shared on the UBC Today website and weekly update email.

Share your feedback on proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Policy (SC3)

The UBC community is invited to comment on proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Policy (SC3). The deadline to share feedback on this policy proposal is January 21, 2024.Find out more

Submit a proposal to hire international students for support with research projects

The Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Award Program is a funding opportunity that subsidizes UBC Vancouver faculty members in hiring undergraduate international students to work on their research projects full time during the summer session (May 1 to August 31, 2024). Through this program, faculty members can get help furthering their research while supporting international students in their workplace learning goals. Proposals will be accepted until January 30, 2024.

Paid leave for staff between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

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Reminder: Preparing for extreme weather at UBC

As weather patterns shift towards snow, please note that information is available to help you prepare for extreme weather on your campus.Last week, a UBC Bulletin and UBCO Admin News were issued for the Vancouver and the Okanagan campuses, respectively, with information on how to be prepared during extreme weather, steps being taken to keep the campus safe, and how faculty members can support students.UBC Vancouver