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Statement on the Nationwide Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Walkout

UBC study shows when employees leave their jobs, coworkers call it quits

People leave jobs all the time, whether they’re laid off, fired, or just quit. But how do their departures affect coworkers left behind? According to a new UBC study, those exits can lead many others to call it quits. The researchers delved deeply into employment data from a major retailer that was experiencing high turnover to find out why. They reviewed data for roughly a million employees—including when they were hired, which store, which position, when they left, and why.

Participate in IRP Student's second Institutional Readiness Assessment

If your role involves student administrative functions, participate in Integrated Renewal Program - Student’s second Institutional Readiness Assessment.  This 10-minute survey will help UBC assess how ready the community is for the adoption of Workday Student. The survey completion deadline is May 19. Complete the survey

30-second bio: Ariel Lee

As a content strategist for Student Communications Services, Ariel leads the operations behind many student communications platforms, including students.ubc.ca.

Astronomers double the number of repeating cosmic probes

New action plan focuses on enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in UBC’s research ecosystem

You may be aware that UBC was a participant in the federal Dimensions: equity diversity and inclusion Canada pilot program. The pilot began in 2019 with an aim to better support members of historically, persistently or systemically marginalized groups in the research ecosystem.

Innovative treatment targets blood clots without increased bleeding risk

German president’s visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Spring Town Hall

UBC’s “Great Shuffle” sees thousands of students’ rooms cleaned in just seven days

UBC Okanagan’s newest research clusters are striving for a greener future

Four teams were chosen for the Clusters of Research Excellence program 2022/23. This year’s newly funded Clusters of Research Excellence showcase UBC Okanagan’s commitment to a greener future.

2023 UBC Teaching Practices Survey opens May 2

From May 2 to 30, UBC will be running its third Teaching Practices Survey to better understand how faculty members, as well as those who teach, structure learning for students. The survey, which is conducted every four years, also offers an opportunity to provide confidential feedback on teaching practices and perceptions of the teaching climate in Vancouver and the Okanagan.