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Apply for a UBC Coaching Internship by Apr. 16

Are you seeking certification as a professional coach and want to apply your new coaching skills and knowledge to working with fellow UBC staff and faculty?   Through the Coaching Internship program, you will gain valuable experience coaching faculty and staff in addition to professional development, mentorship and $1,500 towards the tuition cost of the accredited coach training program of your choice.   Applications are due on Apr. 16.  

30-second bio: Peyvand Fralick

Peyvand plans and delivers professional development for teachers. Find out which colleague she admires, and why.

Researchers test smart surfaces to improve wireless communication and localization

Consideration of the extension of the Vice-President, Development and Alumni Engagement

A message from Deborah Buszard, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor

AI predicts cancer patient survival by reading doctor’s notes

UBC launches new programs to help tackle cybersecurity risk

A major cybersecurity breach has the potential to seriously hamper UBC’s operations, reputation and position as a world-class institution, as well as cause harm to individuals who have entrusted UBC with their personal information. As an Administrative Head of Unit (Dean, Principal, Director, Head of Department, etc.), you are accountable for the security of systems and protection of personal information within your Faculty or Administrative Unit. It is critical that Administrative Heads understand this responsibility and take the necessary steps to secure systems.

UBC’s approach to academic integrity in the age of AI

In view of the advent of AI tools such as ChatGPT and their impact in academics, find out how UBC has adopted an educative approach towards academic integrity for the university community. Find out more

Invitation: Heads Up Forum

Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies

Stay up-to-date with your UBC required training

In an effort to ensure UBC is compliant with required training, staff and student employees will begin receiving reminders through Workday. Please keep an eye out for this new notification and ensure you have completed the most up-to-date version of any required training. Even if you have completed required training in the past, you may still need to complete new or updated modules. Look out for notifications from Mar. 6.

Call for elections and additional nominations: Chancellor Search Committee

A message from Fred Withers, Chair, alumni UBC Board of Directors; Rella Ng, Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar Please note: This message is sent on behalf of the UBC Alumni Association (alumni UBC). Earlier this month, we invited nominations from students, faculty and staff to serve on the Chancellor Search Committee. We are now opening elections for certain positions, as well as putting an additional call out for nominations for open positions.

Access your T4 / T4A statements and T2200S forms on Workday

As we enter tax season, access the following information on Workday: