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Project Cultivates Ancient Chocolate Delights

Hannes Dempewolf believes the best way to preserve rare plant varieties is by encouraging their agricultural use – Martin Dee UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 | Dec. […]

Preserving the Bounty of Breadfruit

Bread is made from flour, but Susan Murch hopes to turn breadfruit into flour – photo courtesy of Susan Murch UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 | Dec. […]

In the News

UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 | Dec. 4, 2008 Highlights of UBC media coverage in November 2008 Compiled by Sean Sullivan One-third of All Fish Pulled from […]

Vol. 54 | No. 12

Prof. James Olson looks to a future of energy-efficient pulp and paper-making – photo by Martin Dee UBC Reports | Vol. 54 | No. 12 | Dec. 4, 2008 No […]

UBC Names First Ombudsperson for Students

The University of British Columbia has appointed an accomplished legal professional to lead a new office serving students. Shirley Nakata will be UBC’s first Ombudsperson for Students. The new office […]

New UBC Applied Science Dean to Emphasize Serving Society

Meaningful service to society through comprehensive education and research excellence is the vision of Prof. Tyseer Aboulnasr, the newly appointed dean of UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science. Aboulnasr joins UBC […]

UBC Board of Governors Requests New Academic Plan for Sustainable South Campus

The University of British Columbia Board of Governors has directed UBC administration to develop academic plans for a 24 ha parcel of South Campus land for teaching and research purposes […]