Daniel Weeks is the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Northern British Columbia. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Dr. Weeks’ career has taken him throughout Canada and the United States. He is an accomplished academic, an inspired leader, a philanthropic champion, and an advocate for leadership cultivation in the North. He believes that all of those who make up UNBC’s community – students, faculty, staff, alumni and the region it serves - play a pivotal role in defining UNBC’s future successes.
Prior to joining UNBC, Dan was the Vice-President, Research at the University of Lethbridge for five years, where he experienced firsthand the important relationships that small cities have with their universities. He holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology from Auburn University with his research covering a broad range of topics in the areas of health and behavioural
sciences, including human perception and performance, developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome, and cognitive neuroscience.
Dr. Weeks has served in numerous academic roles over 16 years at Simon Fraser University including Chair of the department of Psychology.
