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- February 26, 2026
UBC is launching a multi-million-dollar initiative to significantly strengthen funding support for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.
Learn more 2. February 23, 2026
### Submit events for Celebrate Learning Week 2026
We invite session submissions for this year's Celebrate Learning Week, which will take place May 4–8, 2026. Submission deadline is March 31, 2026.
Learn more 3. February 18, 2026
### Inviting proposals for the 2026 Continuous Learning Advancement Fund
UBC Vancouver faculty members are invited to submit letters of intent (LOI) to apply for 2026 funding through the for Continuous Learning Advancement Fund (CLAF).This funding supports the creation, renewal and expansion of non-degree learning opportunities at UBC Vancouver, and increases the…
Learn more 4. February 17, 2026
### Share your perspective on Generative AI in teaching -- Faculty survey
UBC invites faculty to share experiences with genAI in teaching through a short, anonymous survey. Open February 17–March 9, 2026.
Learn more 5. February 3, 2026
### H5P Symposium: February 18-19 2026
This year's UBC H5P Symposium will explored the theme: Designing the Future of Interactive Learning: H5P, OER, and GenAI.
Learn more 6. January 27, 2026
### UBC launches 2026 Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards Competitions
UBC’s 2026 Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards competitions have launched, totaling approximately $4 million for faculty and graduate student projects
Learn more 7. December 10, 2025
### Leadership transition in Peter A. Allard School of Law
Professor Ngai Pindell will be stepping down as Dean of the Peter A. Allard School of Law as of June 30, 2026.
Learn more 8. December 9, 2025
### CTLT TA Institute: January 12-16, 2026
The CTLT TA Institute (January 12-16, 2026) offers a week of professional development workshops to support teaching assistants as their teaching roles evolve.
Learn more 9. November 28, 2025
### UBC's 2025 Distinguished University Scholars
We are pleased to announce the new Distinguished University Scholars at UBC for 2025.
Learn more 10. November 20, 2025
### [UBC's Financial Planning Process for 2026/27](https://academic.ubc.ca/news/november-11-2025/ubcs-financial-planning-process-202627)
The purpose of this update is to give our leadership community a clear view of the financial environment we are operating in, the expectations for Faculties and Administrative Units as we begin the 2026/27 budget cycle, and the upcoming steps in the planning process.Our budget is the strategic…
[Learn more](https://academic.ubc.ca/news/november-11-2025/ubcs-financial-planning-process-202627)