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by Stephen Forgacs Staff writer UBC’s Senate recently voted to “reluctantly” and “grudgingly” accept a government mandated increase in enrolment of 3.2 per cent for the coming year. The vote […]
Jun 12, 1997
by Stephen Forgacs Staff writer Sophisticated microfabrication equipment donated to UBC by TRIUMF will boost the high-tech manufacturing industry in B.C., says Tom Tiedje, director of UBC’s Advanced Materials and […]
by Gavin Wilson Staff writer Canadian Grade 4 students have performed well in a UBC-based international test of mathematics and science skills, according to recently released survey results. The second […]
Dozens of B.C. high school students and the general public will get a close look at a solar car this summer as UBC’s Solar Car Project hits the road with […]
Ask Prof. Emeritus Basil Stuart-Stubbs when UBC acquired the first component of its renowned Malcolm Lowry archive, and he’ll resolutely tell you that it was on March 1, 1961. Since […]
UBC law students and faculty will get the opportunity to study and teach in Thailand under a collaborative agreement reached between UBC and Chulalongkorn University. In May 1999, the Faculty […]
The medical schools of the University of British Columbia and the University of Hong Kong and their affiliated teaching hospitals have announced a major new research and education partnership. The […]
The new generation of global issues now challenging societies and their governments worldwide will be the focus of the new Liu Centre for International Studies at UBC. Recently approved by […]
UBC alumni gave more than $1 million to the university through the 1996/97 Annual Fund campaign. This is the second consecutive year in which alumni donations to the campaign have […]
by Stephen Forgacs Staff writer Twenty hours before the last federal election polling station closed its doors on June 2, traders on UBC’s Election Stock Market (UBC-ESM) had already predicted […]
Equity holdings of the University of British Columbia in research-based enterprises — most of which were created from UBC research — reached $6.9 million as of March 31, 1997. The […]
When transport ministers from the 18 APEC economies meet this month in Victoria, one of the key documents placed in front of them will be a paper by UBC Prof. […]
UBC President David Strangway is this year’s recipient of the Vancouver Board of Trade’s Community Leadership Award. The award recognizes his accomplishments during a 12-year term as UBC’s 10th president. […]
The proliferation of technology-based, distance education courses has prompted two UBC studies looking into their effectiveness. “Lots of people have taken the plunge into using new technologies for teaching, but […]
Three UBC faculty members have been chosen to head their faculties for six-year terms beginning July 1. Prof. Moura Quayle has been appointed dean of Agricultural Sciences. Prof. Michael Isaacson […]
Dr. Chan Shun, the businessman and philanthropist in whose honour the Chan Shun Concert Hall in UBC’s new performing arts centre is named, died May 25. He was 80. Chan, […]
The appointments of two associate vice-presidents and a new university librarian were recently approved by the Board of Governors. Catherine Quinlan has been named University Librarian for a six-year term […]
UBC’s management and professional (M&P) staff have, for the first time, negotiated an agreement on conditions and terms of employment with the university. The Board of Governors recently ratified the […]
Maria Klawe, vice-president, Student and Academic Services and professor of Computer Science, was named one of five regional Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering last month by the Natural […]
Canada’s Year of the Asia Pacific . News Digest . In Memoriam . People . Calendar Grade 4s above average, study says Canadian Grade 4 students have performed well in […]
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