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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.

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.

COVID-19 — In-person classes for Winter Session, Term 2

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

From the Provost's desk

A message from Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan Dear colleagues,

Q&A: How racism holds Black women back from leadership positions

COVID-19 has changed the way we grocery shop

Share your ideas to help shape the future of the UBC Vancouver campus

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor

Smart windows can significantly reduce indoor pathogens

Sunflowers’ invisible colours help them attract bees and adapt to drought

According to new UBC research, the ultraviolet colours of sunflowers not only attract bees but also help the plant survive environmental stresses such as drought and extreme temperatures. Find out more 

UBC named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2022

UBC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2022, for the tenth consecutive year. This special designation recognizes the employers that offer the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young people starting their careers.  

Dr. Rehan Sadiq appointed Provost and Vice-President Academic pro tem, UBC Okanagan

I am pleased to announce that, effective February 1, 2022, Dr. Rehan Sadiq will serve as Provost and Vice-President, Academic pro tem, for UBC Okanagan. Dr. Sadiq is a professor of Civil Engineering and a Distinguished University Scholar, and currently holds the position of Executive Associate Dean in the School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan. He is also a co-lead of the Life Cycle Management Laboratory at UBC.

Apply to the Green Labs Fund by Mar. 20

Do you have a creative idea to make your lab or research activity more sustainable?   The Green Labs Fund is available to all faculty, staff and students at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan. Apply to 2022 Green Labs Fund for the opportunity to receive up to $4,000 for your innovative plan. To be eligible, proposals should: