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UBC researchers part of Planck satellite team that uncovers secrets of the Universe

University of British Columbia researchers are part of European Space Agency’s Planck satellite mission that is revealing thousands of “exotic” astronomical objects, including extremely cold dust clouds, galaxies with powerful nuclei, and giant clusters of galaxies.

Jan 11, 2011

On the rise in suburban poverty

I think there’s going to be quite a bit of surprise at the data on the maps.

Jan 10, 2011 - by David Ley

More than 1,100 UBC students to attend 9th annual leadership conference

More than 1,100 student leaders at UBC will gather for one of the largest student development conferences at a Canadian university.

Jan 7, 2011

Four UBC professors appointed to the Order of Canada

Four professors and three members of the UBC community have been named to the Order of Canada, one of Canada’s highest civilian honours.

Jan 6, 2011

UBC This Week

Recent UBC Media Releases Dec. 29: The Next Big Thing in 2011, and beyond: Annual UBC researcher predictions Dec. 22: Only top spenders consider school quality when buying new homes: […]

Jan 6, 2011

CiTR Radio’s Prof Talk interviews visiting scholar from Sao Paolo

On UBC CiTR Radio’s Prof Talk, Dr. Denise Gomes, Brazilian archaeologist from the University of the State of São Paulo, will discuss her current research project on the Art and […]

Jan 6, 2011

UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture announces 2011 public lecture program

UBC’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA) announces its Winter/Spring 2011 public lecture program featuring internationally renowned architects, scholars and writers.  Visit www.sala.ubc.ca for more information.

Jan 6, 2011

UBC Bookstore expands course materials rentals to offer significant cost savings to students

UBC Bookstore has expanded its course materials rental program to provide considerable cost saving options to students. As the result of a successful pilot in September 2010 it now offers […]

Jan 6, 2011

UBC's Institute of Asian Research announces 2011 Summer Institute China Program

The Institute of Asian Research, Canada’s leading research centre on Asia, has announced that the Summer Institute China Program will be held for the 2011 session from June 5-17. This […]

Jan 6, 2011

SALA prof awarded Architect in Residence

Matthew Soules, assistant professor and member of the Architecture Institute of B.C., has been awarded the position of Architect in Residence at The Land Conservancy of the B.C. Binning House. The […]

Jan 6, 2011

UBC wine researcher among Globe and Mail’s 45 Canadians changing the world

The Globe and Mail recently profiled 45 extraordinary Canadians making their mark in dozens of fields. Hennie van Vuuren, the director of the Wine Research Centre at UBC, is a specialist […]

Jan 6, 2011

Four UBC professors appointed to the Order of Canada

Four professors of the UBC community have been named to the Order of Canada, one of Canada’s highest civilian honours. The Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of achievement and […]

Jan 6, 2011

UBC and Peace it Together hold Pacific Dialogue on peace in the Middle East

The University of British Columbia and Peace it Together are hosting a Pacific Dialogue about building peace between Israelis and Palestinians

Jan 5, 2011