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Leadership update — Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning

Dr. Pamela Ratner, Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning, will be stepping down from her role at the end of December 2021. Since being appointed to her role in 2015, Dr. Ratner has made a significant impact within the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic and UBC as a whole.

Read the latest from Santa Ono's blog: Update: In-person exams, residence and testing

Growing a farm: the 20-year journey of the UBC Farm

Optimizing patient care for children and youth with diabetes in BC interior

UBC launches ambitious climate action plans

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor Following UBC’s participation in the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow last month, I am pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has endorsed two ambitious Climate Action Plans (CAP 2030) for UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan.

30-second bio: Caroline Sutton

Through her work as the HeadsUpGuys Toolkit Coordinator, Caroline supports men in their fight against depression. Find out why she believes empathy is a powerful tool, and what she does to support her own mental and physical health.

Stretchy, washable battery brings wearable devices closer to reality

UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program – update on progress

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

Announcing the appointment of Associate Vice-President, University Relations at UBC Okanagan

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Marten Youssef as the inaugural Associate Vice-President, University Relations at UBC Okanagan, effective January 4, 2022. In this role, Marten will provide oversight to UBC Okanagan’s marketing, internal communications, media relations, community engagement and ceremonial activities on campus and will continue to build on the strong ties between UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan.

Spread cheer, not COVID: Tips for staying safe this holiday season

As we enter the holiday season, COVID-19 remains a public health concern. Dr. Devon Greyson, assistant professor at the School of Population and Public Health, answers some common questions about how to stay safe and healthy over the holidays. Find out more

Consideration of the reappointment of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation

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