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UBC’s Indigenous teacher education program prepares teachers to teach in First Nations schools and the public school system
October 23, 2014

More Indigenous teachers needed

After 40 years and more than 370 graduates, UBC’s Indigenous teacher education program remains as vital as ever.

LATEST NEWS

Rapid test to diagnose severe sepsis

A new test, developed by University of British Columbia researchers, could help physicians predict within an hour if a patient will develop severe sepsis so they can begin treatment immediately.

Experts to comment on municipal elections

Faculty experts are available to comment on a variety of municipal topics, including affordable housing, urban transportation and economic policy, in advance of local elections on Nov. 15.

UBC gets $11.6M boost for 16 Canada Research Chairs

The University of British Columbia has received $11.6 million for 16 new and renewed federally funded Canada Research Chairs.

FEATURE STORIES

Getting by with a little help from their friends

Students are learning to support each other as part of first in Canada peer wellness-coaching program.

EXPERT SPOTLIGHT

Fresh food for thought

New UBC dean discusses genetically modified foods, fresh versus canned, and other hot food topics.

Canada joins the fight against ISIS

A UBC international relations expert says Canada’s involvement is first and foremost a political signal.

Sea stars under attack

If a mysterious disease keeps spreading, we may no longer see sea stars along the seashore.
 

OPINIONS

Cervical cancer can be prevented

Two UBC Obstetrics and Gynecology residents are urging parents to vaccinate their daughters against human papilloma virus in the Vancouver Sun.

The shootings in Ottawa won't change this country

The attack on Parliament Hill Wednesday changes nothing about the safety of Canadians, writes UBC political scientist David Moscrop and a colleague from the University of Ottawa in the Ottawa Citizen.

ATHLETICS

T-Birds edge Rams in must-win game

The UBC Thunderbirds football team kept their playoff hopes alive by winning a shot-for-shot battle with the Regina Rams 33-32.

EVENTS

Vote Mr. Peanut for Mayor!

An exhibition of the Mr. Peanut Campaign for Mayor takes us back to a time forty years ago when humour and irreverence could intrude on civic bureaucracy.

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