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The University of British Columbia continues to draw top faculty from around the world as six researchers, including investigators from Switzerland, Australia and the United States, join the university as […]
Oct 23, 2003
People living with immune system disorders like HIV / AIDS, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis may soon be able to control their immune responses, thanks to a breakthrough discovery by a […]
Oct 22, 2003
Date: Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19 Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Place: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Dr. Parking: UBC Lot B5 , Thunderbird Blvd. at […]
Oct 14, 2003
The UBC News Digest is a weekly summary of news stories about UBC people, research, learning, community, and internationalization initiatives. News Digest past issues are also available on-line. Oct. 10, […]
Oct 10, 2003
Emissaries of Peace traveling from farthest west to farthest east Two members of the UBC-based Youth Millennium Project will set out October 14 on a road trip to 30 Canadian […]
Oct 9, 2003
The City of Vancouver Council and the University of British Columbia Board of Governors have jointly approved a Charter between the City and UBC that promotes effective working relationships to […]
Oct 8, 2003
Hon. Frank McKenna, former premier of New Brunswick, presents the UBC John V. Clyne Lecture — How Do Government and Business Relate in a Rapidly Changing World? — Oct. 8 […]
Oct 7, 2003
A national architectural design competition will help the University of British Columbia create a new entrance to UBC, according to provisions of the University Boulevard Neighbourhood Plan endorsed by the […]
New Dean of Medicine, Gavin Stuart – photo by Martin Dee UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 10 | Oct. 2, 2003 New Medical Dean makes a Positive Prognosis The new head of one of Canada’s largest […]
Oct 2, 2003
UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 10 | Oct. 2, 2003 Highlights of UBC Media Coverage in September 2003. Compiled by Brian Lin Second thought on Statins After an investigation of the research behind cholesterol-lowering pills, Dr. […]
UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 10 | Oct. 2, 2003 Political science professor Ken Carty has been appointed director of Research and Education for the B.C. Citizens Assembly, which was created earlier this year by the […]
UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 10 | Oct. 2, 2003 In 1975 the biggest room on campus was the Armory. In 1975 the biggest room on campus was the Armory. At the time, this former armed […]
UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 10 | Oct. 2, 2003 UBC honours the Quarter Century Club By Brian Lin For Richard Prince, the secret to his lengthy academic career is taking it one day at a […]
UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 10 | Oct. 2, 2003 UBC’s medical school will double in size by 2010 By Hilary Thomson The new head of one of Canada’s largest medical schools feels like he’s under […]
UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 10 | Oct. 2, 2003 A huge impact for the Squamish Community By Brian Lin It’s been 30 years in the making, but the first two-hour class of the new First […]
UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 10 | Oct. 2, 2003 Cuisine goes “haute” at Place Vanier By Brian Lin Students returning to Place Vanier residence this fall were greeted by a pleasant surprise sure to whet […]
UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 10 | Oct. 2, 2003 Celebrating 50 years of DNA research By Hilary Thomson Canada’s first national travelling exhibition on the science of genomics — including a special module honouring the […]
UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 10 | Oct. 2, 2003 New symposium shows how By Hilary Thomson Find yourself teetering on the seesaw of work-life balance? UBC’s first health symposium may help. The free event will […]
UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 10 | Oct. 2, 2003 UBC Women’s Resources Centre celebrates 30 years By Cristina Calboreanu When it first opened its doors in January 1973, the UBC Women’s Resources Centre (WRC) consisted […]
UBC Reports | Vol. 49 | No. 10 | Oct. 2, 2003 Brain cell insulation may be the key By Hilary Thomson A UBC researcher has made a breakthrough that promises new treatment for schizophrenia in the treatment […]
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