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External review of Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters program

BC’s Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) program fosters collaboration and enables the formation and growth of interdisciplinary research excellence clusters. An external review of the program is being carried out to assess its effectiveness in supporting Research Excellence Strategy 6 (Collaborative Clusters) in UBC’s strategic plan. 

30-second bio: Kashif Mairaj Deen

Kashif is a research engineer who seeks to find sustainable solutions in his work with materials engineering and applied electrochemistry.

Nominations open for UBC Health awards

  If you know an individual or team who demonstrates excellence in mentorship, interprofessional collaboration, or health education, nominate them for a 2022 UBC Health award by November 10.   The UBC Health awards recognize the academic and research excellence of faculty and staff from various health disciplines at the university, as well as the achievements of health educators, professionals, and community partners across BC.   

Applications for 2022 Thrive Grants open until Oct. 24

Centering care and supporting community-led affinity spaces in response to global events: A message from the AVP

On September 27, a university statement was posted to express concern for the situation in Iran emerging after the death of Mahsa Amini, and to acknowledge the courage of those standing up for human rights and freedoms.

Announcing the recipients of UBC Okanagan's Staff Awards of Excellence

Congratulations to the recipients of UBC Okanagan's 2022 Staff Awards of Excellence.  At last month’s Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Town Hall, a number of staff were recognized for their outstanding service to the university. This year, six awards were given out in the following categories: Advancing Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence, Enhancing the UBC Experience, Leadership, Global Citizenship, Okanagan Campus Spirit, and Wellbeing.

How to protect yourself and your family this flu season

Update on Kelowna Regional Transit service resumption

Apply for Research Facility Support Grants by Oct. 24

The Research Facility Support Grants (RFSG) competition provides funding for the operation, maintenance, replacement, repair or upgrade of equipment used in UBC facilities to support research.  The RFSGs are one-year grants of up to $50,000 intended to enhance UBC research, training, and equipment sustainability.   Researchers located on the UBC Vancouver campus and affiliated hospital sites are eligible to apply by October 24, 2022.

New research aims to keep planes and wind turbines ice-free