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Saving a Generation: Maternal, Newborn & Child Health – October 21, 2013

October 7, 2013
This IDRC-AKFC event takes place on October 21 from 2 - 4 pm. RSVP required. Read More >

2013 Canada Gairdner Global Health Award Recipient King Holmes speaks at UBC

October 7, 2013
Dr. King Holmes, Recipient of the Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, 2013, will speak on October 31st at 4 pm. RSVPs are required. Read More >

New NGDI Student Global Health Journal

October 1, 2013
Call for abstract submissions NOW OPEN. Read More >

Vote for your UBC Grand Challenges Canada Submissions

September 23, 2013
Four worthy global health projects need your vote!! Read More >

4th Annual CUGH Conference Proceedings

June 25, 2013
Videos, PowerPoint slides from the 4th Annual CUGH Conference are now available. Presentations Videos     Read More >

NGDI-UBC Hosted Ground Breaking Global Health Meeting

May 15, 2013
Experts meet to create new Canadian global health training program. Read More >

Stars in Global Health Round 6

May 8, 2013
Grand Challenges Canada announces Stars in Global Health Phase I Request for Proposals. This unique program enables innovators in developing countries, as well as in Canada, to develop their bold ideas with big impact to improve global health conditions. Awards are initially valued at $100,000 CAD for up to 12–18 months to demonstrate proof of concept of […] Read More >

UAEM University Global Health Impact Report Rates UBC #1

April 18, 2013
The University of British Columbia ranked first in the University Global Health Impact Report Card, produced by the student-based group Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM) Read More >

Tier One Canada Research Chair in Global Health  

April 2, 2013
The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), University of British Columbia (UBC) is seeking a senior scientist eligible to be appointed at the rank of Professor with tenure to fill a newly created Tier One Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Global Health. UBC recognizes the inherent power of international learning to reveal new worlds, […] Read More >

UBC Faculty of Medicine Town Hall: Strategic Planning in Global Health

March 19, 2013
The Faculty of Medicine, UBC is drawing up a strategic plan for Global Health. We would like to invite you to participate and will use this town hall to hear your thoughts and get your input into this plan. UBC undergraduate and graduate students, staff and faculty are all invited to participate. And we encourage […] Read More >