Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon begins his term as UBC’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor

November 1, 2023

Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, UBC's 17th President and Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon officially begins his term as UBC’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor

November 1 marks the start of Dr. Bacon's appointment as UBC's President and Vice-Chancellor. 

Dr. Bacon is recognized for his leadership in student success, research funding, Indigenous initiatives, sustainability, and equity, diversity and inclusion. As a researcher, Dr. Bacon studies the neurophysiological and cognitive bases of visual and multisensory perception. Sharing his own lived experience, he is a strong advocate nationally for open conversations about mental health and substance use.

UBC Broadcast 

View the welcome message from the new UBC President. 

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Welcome messages from UBC Community

The UBC community of faculty and staff took time to welcome the new President — see what they had to say.

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Meet Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon

Read UBC's announcement from June 2023 introducing the new President, including Dr. Bacon's biography. 

Learn more about Dr. Bacon

Community welcome events

View photos from community welcome events on the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.

View photos from community welcome events

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