Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCV & UBCOFebruary 8, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2022
UBC has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2022. This award recognizes the British Columbian employers that lead as exceptional places to work – and who offer employees the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.Find out more
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UBCV & UBCOFebruary 7, 2022 | UBC Broadcast | Faculty & Staff
Announcing the reappointment of Dr. Gail Murphy as Vice-President, Research & Innovation
A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor
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UBCV & UBCOFebruary 7, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Learn about the 2021 Workplace Experiences Survey results
Over 6,300 faculty and staff participated in the UBC Workplace Experiences Survey (WES) in November 2021, sharing feedback on their experiences of working at UBC. Register for a virtual open session on Feb. 14 to learn about the 2021 WES overall results.
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UBCV & UBCOFebruary 7, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Creating impact through the 2021 United Way Campaign
It has been another banner year for the UBC United Way Campaign. The results of the 2021 campaign reflect the power of community coming together to support each other, once again. The impact of our collective efforts will go a long way in supporting our neighbours who continue to face challenges such as food security, isolation and flood recovery.
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UBCVFebruary 7, 2022 | 30-second bio | Faculty & Staff
30-second bio: Paul Kwon
Paul Kwon is a finance manager at UBC Vancouver. Learn more about why his favourite quote is "Happiness is good health and a bad memory."
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UBCVFebruary 4, 2022 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Meet four Black scholars leading innovative research in the Faculty of Arts
With February marking Black History Month, we asked four Black scholars from across the Faculty of Arts to talk about their inspiring research, the importance of Black storytelling and world-building, and their advice for aspiring scholars.
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UBCOFebruary 3, 2022 | Okanagan Global Message | Faculty & Staff
Planning information for the resumption of in-person learning at UBC Okanagan
A message from Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues, As we approach the transition back to campus next week, I want to thank everyone at UBC Okanagan for your continued efforts to ensure a safe and welcoming campus environment. This has required vigilance from everyone, including an ongoing awareness of the need to treat one another with care, kindness and respect.
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UBCOJanuary 31, 2022 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
Next-generation battery research offers electric cars a boost
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UBCV & UBCOJanuary 31, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Help shape UBC's first institution-wide digital strategy
A message from Jennifer Burns, Associate Vice-President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
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UBCVJanuary 27, 2022 | Announcement | Faculty
Dr. Shawn Mansfield named as a new Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has elected Dr. Shawn Mansfield to the newest class of AAAS Fellows, among the most distinct honours within the global scientific community.
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UBCVJanuary 27, 2022 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Leadership update — Academic Director, Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
Professor Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond (Aki-Kwe) will be stepping down from the position of Academic Director, Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC), after the end of the 2021/22 Winter Session.