Welcome

The Canadian Council of University Biology Chairs is comprised of the Chairs, or Heads of Biology Departments from most universities in Canada. Chairs play a key role in the leadership of Biology Departments and the improvement of Biology research and teaching in Canada. We strive to provide a forum for exchange of information between Chairs for improving Biology teaching and research in Canada.

Why Join CCUBC?

  • CCUBC represents Life Sciences Canadian University Chairs.
  • CCUBC Membership fees subsidies the annual meeting and other CCUBC activities.
  • CCUBC advocates on behalf of Canadian Universities Chairs for better education and research environment.
  • CCUBC Annual Meeting provide invaluable resources for department chairs.
  • CCUBC Annual Meeting provides good networking opportunities to discuss issues related to the Chair position.
  • CCUBC members in good standing have access to free job postings and announcements on the CCUBC website.

"CCUBC colleagues and meetings have been invaluable resources during my time as a department chair. The collective wisdom, experience and camaraderie of fellow meeting attendees provide inspiration that the job of department chair is not only manageable, but can actually be a positive experience. I see the CCUBC as a tremendous asset for current and would-be chairs and encourage people from across the country to either become new members or maintain membership and attend the annual meetings."

Michael Caldwell,
University of Alberta

55th Annual Meeting

Inn At The Forks, Winnipeg, MB on November 12 to 14, 2026

President’s Welcome

President’s Welcome Welcome to the Canadian Council of Biology Chairs! This organization, which was established in 1971, is an amazing forum that connects Chairs and Heads of Biology (and other biological disciplines) Departments across Canada. I joined CCUBC at the beginning of my term as Head of Biological Sciences (U Manitoba) four years ago, and I…

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Program

Program 2026 Program Inn At The Forks 75 Forks Market Rd Winnipeg, Manitoba Please wear your meeting badge at all times.        ROOM TIME TOPIC/EVENT PANELISTS/PRESENTERS/PARTICIPANTS THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER, 2026 Executive Meeting Forks – 5 minutes walk from Inn at the Forks 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Registration and Mixer All Delegates. Hosted…

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Accommodations

Accommodations The meeting will be held at Inn At The Forks, 75 Forks Market Rd Winnipeg Manitoba R3C 2A0 from Thursday, November 12 till Saturday, November 15, 2026Tel: 204.942.6555 online link will be provided.Toll-free (North America): 877.377.4100Fax: 204.942.6979Email |info@innforks.com We have blocked guest rooms with very affordable rates: Guestrooms: Superior King Room $199: Rates are non-commissionable and are subject to…

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Meeting Invitation

Meeting Invitation Dear Chairs and Heads: It is my pleasure to invite you to the 55th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Council of University Biology Chairs (CCUBC) to be held in Inn At The Forks, Winnipeg, MB on November 12 to 14, 2026. Building on the success of the 54th Annual Meeting that was held in…

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Meeting Report

Meeting Report 53rd Annual Meeting 7-9 November, 2024 Lord Elgin Hotel Ottawa, ON     This year’s meeting had the highest number of registrants (33 chairs & heads) of any annual CCUBC meeting. It was hosted in the lovely Lord Elgin Hotel, just steps away from Canada’s parliament buildings. The program consisted of several interactive…

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