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UBC Okanagan Royal Visit
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited UBC's Okanagan Campus on Tuesday, September 27, as part of their 2016 Tour of Canada. The visit included: - A public ceremony in...
Read MoreDr. Santa Ono to become UBC President and Vice Chancellor
A Vancouver-born biomedical researcher who is a pioneer in experimental medicine with an established track record as a senior leader at U.S. universities has become the 15th President and Vice...
Read MoreUBC scholarship winners overcome challenges for bright futures
Ten gifted students from around the world who have risen from challenging circumstances and given back through volunteering have been named Centennial Leaders award recipients by UBC. These recipients will...
Read MoreUBC’s ‘robot kindergarten’ trains droids of the future
Less than 100 years from now, robots will be friendly, useful participants in our homes and workplaces, predicts UBC mechanical engineering professor and robotics expert Elizabeth Croft. We will be...
Read MoreMusqueam Post dedicated at UBC Vancouver campus today
The Musqueam people and the University of British Columbia acknowledged their developing partnership today with the dedication of a striking cedar post installed prominently on the Point Grey campus, which...
Read More100 Years of Wise Women
Judy Illes, Elizabeth Croft, Simon Peacock - Opinion Editorial, Vancouver Sun, March 7, 2016 Tomorrow marks the 41st International Women’s Day, a celebration of women, mothers, daughters, and sisters, partners,...
Read MoreWhy it’s critical to attract more women in science and engineering
To mark International Women’s Day this year, UBC is hosting an event that examines female leadership in science, engineering and medicine. Historically women have been underrepresented in these fields but...
Read MoreClean water no longer a pipe dream
For many remote communities, including First Nations communities, clean drinking water is far from assured. Many do not have proper infrastructure and resources to treat their water, and boil-water advisories...
Read MoreHockey star Hayley Wickenheiser and renowned Vij restaurateurs among UBC Centennial honorary degree recipients
UBC will recognize 13 Centennial honorary degree recipients during spring graduation ceremonies, among them four-time Olympic gold medal hockey player Hayley Wickenheiser; Grammy-winning violin virtuoso James Ehnes; business leader and...
Read MoreHobbits, Jedi and the search for meaning
A year ago, Ernest Mathijs, associate head of UBC’s Department of Theatre and Film helped launch The World Hobbit Project, the largest audience research survey ever conducted. As he begins...
Read MoreEnjoy a truly Okanagan experience of nature and beauty as we kick off the Summer Opera Series and the UBC Centennial celebrations in style with Opera Under the Stars!...
Read MoreThe Welcome Back Staff BBQ is an annual event hosted by the President’s Office and Human Resources, and produced by the Ceremonies & Events office. It is a wonderful...
Read MoreWe are celebrating one hundred years of farming at UBC and 5 years since UBC Farm was saved through the efforts of a UBC faculty, student and civil society coalition....
Read MoreJoin us for a foodie's delight– an outdoor celebration of international dishes prepared by sixteen inter-generational cooks from around the world. Led by Meeru Dhalwala, cookbook author & chef/co-owner,...
Read MoreIn September, the University Neighbourhoods Association will be opening a brand new facility. The new building, the Wesbrook Community Centre, is a collaborative achievement by UBC, UBC Properties Trust,...
Read MoreLearn how to transform your passions into social change. The UBC Changemaker Showcase is three days of inspiration, fun, and opportunities to connect to people who want to make...
Read MoreOn September 24th, Centennial Harvest Feast will invite 1,000 members of the UBC community including students, faculty, staff, residents, alumni and members of the public for a family style dinner on Main...
Read MoreJoin UBC Forestry in celebrating National Forest Week and the start of UBC Centennial Year on Friday afternoon, September 25. Feel the heat of a real smokejumper attack on...
Read MoreLearn about the society, culture, religion, and economics of Nepal by analyzing the aftermath of the Spring 2015 earthquakes. Topics include caste, ethnicity and class, gender, migration, and environmental change....
Read MoreLearn about China and its influence on prosperity, security, and world order. Explore where China is headed, the Canadian response, and anticipated government policies. Paul Evans is a professor and political...
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