Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV & UBCOJune 27, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Share your feedback on policy proposals by Oct. 2
The UBC community is invited to comment on proposals to: amend the Investigations Policy (SC8), repeal the Graduate Student Teaching Policy (AP7), and establish a new Workplace Accommodation Policy (HR13). The deadline to share your feedback on each of these policy proposals is Oct. 2.
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UBCOJune 23, 2022 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
UBCO professor digs into geological history of rocks atop Everest
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UBCVJune 21, 2022 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Unlocking the secrets of healthy aging — from society to cell
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UBCOJune 21, 2022 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
UBCO researchers tune in to children’s screen time and sleep
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UBCVJune 20, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Introducing the 2022-23 Wall Scholars Catalyst cohort
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UBCVJune 20, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
New directors appointed to Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP)
A message from Moura Quayle, Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Academic Affairs and Adam Charania, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources (Strategic Advisory Partnerships) As co-sponsors of UBC’s Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP), we are very pleased to announce the appointments of the new Program Director and Academic Co-Directors.
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UBCVJune 17, 2022 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
Peanut allergy treatment safest when started for infants under 12 months
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UBCOJune 16, 2022 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
UBCO researchers change the game when it comes to activity tracking
The creation of high-resolution extrusion printing—think 3D printing but with ink that conducts electricity—has enabled UBC researchers to explore the potential of wearable human motion devices. Wearable technology—smartwatches, heart monitors, sleep aid devices, even step counters—have become part of everyday life. And researchers with UBC Okanagan’s Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, have created even smaller, lighter and highly-accurate sensors that can be integrated into clothing and equipment.
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UBCVJune 16, 2022 | Feature story | Faculty
Indigenous Initiatives Design Series: Decolonizing teaching and learning in STEM
For many who are in the beginning stages of the process, the concept of Indigenizing curriculum often starts—and, for some, ends—with a land acknowledgment. Yet, looking beyond this important first step reveals a limited representation of Indigenous knowledges, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.
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UBCV & UBCOJune 15, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Open invitation: Submit a 30-second bio or Research in focus
At UBC, more than 17,000 faculty and staff work across two campuses and many learning sites. We want to hear from you, and celebrate the unique contributions that you bring to our community.
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UBCV & UBCOJune 15, 2022 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
UBC’s 2022 merit program for eligible staff, and update on process for certain excluded staff covered by the performance-based increase (PBI) process
As you may know, UBC offers an annual, performance-based merit program for those who have passed their probationary period and are at or above the midpoint of their salary range. This year the following groups are eligible:
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UBCVJune 15, 2022 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Through our eyes, with our voices: How Arts staff are engaging and embodying their Asian identities in the workplace