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Centering care and supporting community-led affinity spaces in response to global events: A message from the AVP

On September 27, a university statement was posted to express concern for the situation in Iran emerging after the death of Mahsa Amini, and to acknowledge the courage of those standing up for human rights and freedoms.

Announcing the recipients of UBC Okanagan's Staff Awards of Excellence

Congratulations to the recipients of UBC Okanagan's 2022 Staff Awards of Excellence.  At last month’s Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Town Hall, a number of staff were recognized for their outstanding service to the university. This year, six awards were given out in the following categories: Advancing Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence, Enhancing the UBC Experience, Leadership, Global Citizenship, Okanagan Campus Spirit, and Wellbeing.

How to protect yourself and your family this flu season

Update on Kelowna Regional Transit service resumption

Apply for Research Facility Support Grants by Oct. 24

The Research Facility Support Grants (RFSG) competition provides funding for the operation, maintenance, replacement, repair or upgrade of equipment used in UBC facilities to support research.  The RFSGs are one-year grants of up to $50,000 intended to enhance UBC research, training, and equipment sustainability.   Researchers located on the UBC Vancouver campus and affiliated hospital sites are eligible to apply by October 24, 2022.

New research aims to keep planes and wind turbines ice-free

Update on Kelowna Regional Transit service disruption

Support this year’s UBC United Way campaign

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor; Lesley Cormack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan

The right computer password can offer a mental health ‘booster’

Call for applications: Campus as a Living Lab Fund Competition

Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) offers faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver an opportunity to explore, develop and test new ideas on sustainability and climate action on campus. The 2022/23 CLL Fund Competition provides up to $50,000 in funding for teams to develop 'living lab' projects. The deadline to submit proposals is November 7.

UBC appoints Dr. Deborah Buszard as Interim President and Vice-Chancellor

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