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UBC Sauder School of Business adds 50,000 sq. ft. in phase one of $85M renewal

The Sauder School of Business and the Robert H. Lee Graduate School at UBC have unveiled the completed first phase of an $85 million renewal and expansion on UBC’s Vancouver campus.

Jan 14, 2010

UBC hosts sexual assault awareness events

During the month of January UBC’s Vancouver campus will host several experts and events to promote awareness of the serious issue of sexual assault and safety on university campuses.

Jan 12, 2010

UBC receives $10.5M to map genome of sunflower family

University of British Columbia researchers have received $10.5 million in funding from Genome Canada through the Government of Canada, Genome BC and international partners to enable them to create the first reference genome of the sunflower family – work that will pinpoint agriculturally important genes and could result in a hybrid sunflower that provides both biofuel and food products.

Jan 12, 2010

Engineering advances could boost performance of Canadian athletes

UBC engineering Prof. Savvas Hatzikiriakos discusses his research on a friction-reducing surface for snowboards in a feature about UBC’s work to boost Canada’s medal count at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

Jan 11, 2010

Google founding investor gives $2M for Nobel laureate-led education transformations at UBC

A UBC alumnus widely credited for mentoring Google’s founders and helping establish the company is supporting science education transformations with a $2-million gift to the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative (CWSEI).

Jan 11, 2010

Medical profession lures former Olympians

UBC medical school grad and Olympian Doug Clement talks about the number of former Olympians who have graduated from UBC’s medical school.

Jan 9, 2010

UBC to announce major gift from int'l high-tech investor to transform science education

UBC Provost and Vice President Academic David Farrar will announce a major gift from a high-tech investor and UBC alumnus to transform undergraduate science education.

Jan 8, 2010

UBC This Week

Upcoming Event Highlights Jan. 8: Raven smashes his face into a rock: Indigenous storytelling, truth-telling and community approaches to reconciliation Jan. 9: 2010 Student Leadership Conference Jan. 10: Call for […]

Jan 7, 2010

UBC invites hosting applications for Olympic Torch Relay celebration

On Feb. 11, UBC will be hosting the Olympic Torch Relay. To celebrate, the UBC 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Secretariat and UBC REC are planning a Night Market/Winter Carnival-inspired event […]

Jan 7, 2010

UBC alumni and professors make “Forty under 40” list

UBC had a strong showing in Business in Vancouver’s annual “Forty under 40” awards, with 11 alumni and professors recognized by the magazine for their achievements in business. They include: […]

Jan 7, 2010

New book celebrates MOA's Collections

To celebrate the completion of the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) expansion and renewal project,  the Museum and Douglas & McIntyre will release a new publication highlighting the MOA’s  international collections […]

Jan 7, 2010

Public Open House: Totem Park Residence Project

A public open house will be held to view and comment on a development proposal for a new seven storey student residence at the northwest corner of West Mall and […]

Jan 7, 2010

Engineering Co-op student receives Glotman Simpson scholarship

Third-year civil engineering co-op student Max Cronk has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship in Glotman Simpson’s name awarded by the Steel Joist Institute. The Steel Joist Institute’s 2009 Design Awards […]

Jan 7, 2010

Vancouver Aquarium awards zoology prof

The Vancouver Aquarium has awarded UBC zoology professor John Ford with a Murray A. Newman award for excellence in aquatic science and conservation.  Ford is cetacean research program head at […]

Jan 7, 2010

UBC engineers recognized by the IEEE

The IEEE, the world’s leading professional association for the advancement of technology, has recognized two UBC electrical and computer engineering professors. Dr. Vijay Bhargava has won the 2010 Outstanding Educator […]

Jan 7, 2010

Former Dean of Arts passes away

Dr. Patricia Marchak, Dean of Arts at UBC from 1990 to 1996, passed away on Jan. 1.  Prior to becoming Dean, Marchak was the Head of the Dept. of Anthropology […]

Jan 7, 2010

Robert Peterson appointed Executive Director, Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network

UBC Clinical Professor of Paediatrics Dr. Robert Peterson has been appointed Executive Director, Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network (DSEN), effective Jan. 4, 2010. DSEN will respond to decision-makers’ drug safety […]

Jan 7, 2010

UBC astronomers unveil the most detailed view of 12-billion-year-old space nursery

UBC astronomer and post-doctoral fellow Gaelen Marsden has produced the most detailed images of deep space from 12 billion years ago, using data from the European Space Agency’s Herschel Space […]

Jan 7, 2010

UBC professor, arts philanthropist receive Order of Canada

Two members of the UBC community are among the 57 new appointments to the Order of Canada, one of Canada’s highest civilian honours. Larry Goldenberg, named as a Member of […]

Jan 7, 2010

UBC professor, arts philanthropist receive Order of Canada

Medical and philanthropic leaders from the UBC community are among the 57 new appointments to the Order of Canada, one of Canada’s highest civilian honours.

Jan 7, 2010