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UBC Chancellor stepping down next year

A message from Nancy McKenzie, Chair, UBC Board of Governors

30-second bio: Yan Gao

As an education and advancement coordinator in the Faculty of Medicine, Yan organizes learning activities and administers awards for graduate students and postdoctoral students. Find out what she believes is the greatest question ever asked.

New branch on tree of life includes ‘lions of the microbial world’

There’s a new branch on the tree of life and it’s made up of predators that nibble their prey to death. These microbial predators fall into two groups, one of which researchers have dubbed “nibblerids” because they, well, nibble chunks off their prey using tooth-like structures. The other group, nebulids, eat their prey whole. And both comprise a new ancient branch on the tree of life called “Provora,” according to a paper published today in Nature.

Extension of the appointment of Dr. Susan Parker, University Librarian

I am pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has approved the extension of appointment of Dr. Susan Parker as University Librarian for a second five-year term, until August 2027.

Submit your benefits claims before year-end deadlines

With the end of the year just weeks away, there's still time left to the most your benefits and submit your extended health, dental and Health Spending Account claims before the year-end deadlines:

Dr. Marie Tarrant named Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Development

Gage Averill appointed Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver

A message from Deborah Buszard, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor I am pleased to announce Professor Gage Averill as the new Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.

Second-hand gifts, new experiences: shaking up holiday gift giving

More sustainable options can help beat inflation while reducing landfill waste The cost of holiday gift giving has gone up this year. But even with inflation, spending more on gifts is not inevitable. Shifting our attitudes toward more sustainable gift giving could not only help save money, it comes with a host of climate-friendly benefits.

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, 2023).  Through this program, faculty members can get help furthering their research while supporting students in their workplace learning goals.  Submit a proposal by January 27, 2023.

Letter from the President

Hear from Deborah Buszard, UBC's Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, in her first letter to the community. Read more

Message from the Provost