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Updates to legislative sick leave for employees in BC

Earlier this year, the BC government implemented five days of mandatory paid sick leave for all workers in BC.

Engineers at UBC get under the skin of ionic skin

In the quest to build smart skin that mimics the sensing capabilities of natural skin, ionic skins have shown significant advantages. They’re made of flexible, biocompatible hydrogels that use ions to carry an electrical charge. In contrast to smart skins made of plastics and metals, the hydrogels have the softness of natural skin. This offers a more natural feel to the prosthetic arm or robot hand they are mounted on, and makes them comfortable to wear.

UBC strengthens track record as global sustainability leader in higher education

UBC Library opens new Conservation Space in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

Read UBC’s Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence task force report

UBC’s Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence task force has released its report. The report contains 54 recommendations to address systemic racism against Indigenous, Black and People of Colour within the UBC community and to promote inclusive excellence across UBC’s two campuses. Learn more and download the full report

Another chance to share snapshots of spring blossoms

Thanks to all those faculty and staff who submitted their photos of spring blossoms. With fresh new blooms currently happening in BC’s interior, our colleagues in the Okanagan have asked for more opportunities to share their snapshots. In response to their request we are doing a special additional call for photos.

Old DNA provides new insights for national park’s salmon management

Announcing the 2021/22 Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) funding recipients

Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) provides funding for eligible community organizations in BC to build partnerships and pursue shared projects with UBC. 

Submit an application to the Sustainability Education Grant program by May 16

The Sustainability Education Grant program provides funding for faculty members at UBC Vancouver looking to advance and diversify sustainability education opportunities for students across campus in all disciplines. The funding supports curriculum development centred on transformative learning that incorporates experiential, applied and/or interdisciplinary sustainability education principles. Submit your application by May 16.

How a million doses in a single test tube can save the world

Search for a new Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor UBC is embarking on a search for a new Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar, following an announcement that Dr. Kate Ross will be retiring.

2022 UBC Okanagan Teaching Excellence and Innovation Awards recipients

A message from Rehan Sadiq, Provost and Vice-President, Academic pro tem, UBC Okanagan; Brad Wuetherick; Associate Provost, Academic Programs, Teaching and Learning, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,