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UBC United Way campaign raises almost half a million dollars for BC communities

Every fall, UBC comes together in support of our community through the annual UBC United Way Campaign. We are pleased to share that this year’s campaign was no exception. We demonstrated our commitment to building stronger communities by:

Become a Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador at UBC Okanagan

Faculty and staff at UBC Okanagan are invited to apply to become a Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador and make a positive impact on their colleagues' wellbeing.The Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador program supports the Human Resources Workplace Health and Wellbeing Services team to embed wellbeing practices within UBC workplaces by:

UBCO researchers study how prolonged sitting can impact children’s brains

Can flowers, planted to attract pollinators, benefit neighbouring crops?

Get active this February with Move UBC

Move UBC is an annual university-wide initiative in February to encourage faculty, staff and the wider university community to reduce time spent being inactive. During Move UBC this month, find out about: The benefits of moving more and breaking up sedentary behaviourTips for fitting physical activity into your dayEvents and initiativesLearn more 

How exercise can boost cancer treatment and recovery

Not in my backyard: City councillors who represent the most homeowners tend to reject large housing projects

CTLT Spring Institute: Call for contributions

The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology invites proposals that demonstrate purposeful innovation in teaching practices, educational research, student services, and learning technology to support student success and experiences. The CTLT Spring Institute (June 3–7, 2024) serves as a forum for members of the teaching and learning community to collaborate, network and engage in knowledge exchange.

Cam Gray appointed Interim Associate Vice-President, Communities of Expertise, Human Resources

I am pleased to announce that Cam Gray has been appointed Interim Associate Vice-President, Communities of Expertise (COE), Human Resources, effective January 8, 2024.

Submit a Research in focus profile

UBC consistently ranks as one of the world’s top research universities. We are proud to attract the highest calibre research faculty whose innovations and discoveries are improving lives around the world.We would love to hear more about you and your research at UBC. What do you hope will change as a result of your research? What’s surprised you the most about your research journey? Who are the collaborators you would like to acknowledge? Tell us. 

Staff - Submit your Professional Development Fund claims by March 1

Don't forget to use available professional development (PD) funding and submit claims in Workday by Mar. 1. PD funds are intended to support learning activities that will enhance your workplace knowledge or skills and support your career growth at the university. Claims will be accepted in Workday on a first-come, first-served basis, until the annual funding pool is exhausted or by Mar. 1, whichever comes first.

New research shows invasive ants alter lion’s hunting habits in Kenya