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$4 million donation for UBC Medical Education Centre at Lions Gate Hospital

The North Vancouver based Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation has donated $4 million to help establish the UBC Medical Education Centre to be housed in The Greta and Robert Ho Centre for […]

Sep 15, 2011

Professor recognized for ovarian cancer research

Dr. David G. Huntsman, professor in the Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, received the inaugural Virginia Greene Leadership Award for his work in the field of ovarian cancer.  Huntsman […]

Sep 15, 2011

New climate change research fellowships across four BC universities

The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) announced eleven new research fellowships awarded to eight PhD and three Masters students. The candidates were chosen from the four PICS collaborating universities, […]

Sep 15, 2011

Eight staff members awarded 2011 UBC President’s Staff Award

Eight UBC staff members have received the 2011 UBC President’s Staff Award in recognition of their personal achievements and contributions to UBC and to the vision and goals of the […]

Sep 15, 2011

UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health researcher discovers new type of spinal cord stem cell

A group led by a University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health scientist has discovered a type of spinal cord cell that could function as a stem cell, with the ability to regenerate portions of the central nervous system in people with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Sep 15, 2011

UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health open new medical research centre

A new research facility opened today for scientists at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health, providing the space and equipment to study treatments and possible cures for people with prostate cancer, ovarian cancer and bone and joint problems.

Sep 15, 2011

President Stephen Toope urges local businesses to drive positive economic and community change through partnership

In his annual address to the Vancouver Board of Trade, Professor Stephen Toope, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor, will describe how the University’s approach to learning, research and intellectual property is fostering new opportunities for creative, world-changing partnerships.

Sep 14, 2011

UBC researcher part of $4-million NSERC effort to measure and plan for Arctic climate change

A UBC Arctic expert will help to identify the impacts of the rapid environmental changes in Canada’s North and develop an adaptation strategy, as part of a team of researchers that has received a $4-million grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

Sep 9, 2011

UBC This Week

Recent UBC Media Releases Sep. 8: Newly identified gene mutation linked to Parkinson’s: UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health research Sep. 7: Simulation proven to enhance training of health professionals: UBC-Mayo Clinic researachers […]

Sep 8, 2011

The Wall Exchange presents Derek Gregory

The Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies (PWIAS) Wall Exchange presents Derek Gregory, an award-winning political geographer and writer. Gregory will speak on what he calls “The Everywhere War,” the […]

Sep 8, 2011

Prof. Stephen Toope: YOU AND UBC: A partnership that can transform our world

In his annual address to the Vancouver Board of Trade, Prof. Stephen Toope, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor, will describe how the University’s approach to learning, research and intellectual property is […]

Sep 8, 2011

Vancouver 24 Hours News extends deadline for best student nominations

24 Hours has extended the deadline for Lower Mainland post-secondary schools to continue nominating students for a Campus Life feature highlighting the best and brightest students in B.C. – the […]

Sep 8, 2011

UBC students attempt to break world record

On Sept. more than 6,000 faculty, students, and staff celebrated the start of the new school year at the Imagine UBC Pep Rally in the Doug Mitchell Winter Sports Arena. […]

Sep 8, 2011

UBC members recognized with Staff Awards of Excellence

Five members at UBC’s Okanagan campus were recognized with Staff Awards of Excellence for their contributions to the university.  The Deputy Vice Chancellor and Principal award recognizes exceptional contribution to […]

Sep 8, 2011

UBC electrical engineers lauded by IEEE

On its 100th birthday, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Vancouver Section honoured its most influential contributors with centennial awards. Among those recognized were UBC Electrical Engineering and Computer […]

Sep 8, 2011

IPAC honours UBC professor for excellence in teaching

The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) announced that the winner of the Pierre De Celles Award for Excellence in Teaching Public Administration has been awarded to Allan Tupper, […]

Sep 8, 2011

UBC journalism shrimp project nominated for 2011 Online Journalism Award

The UBC Graduate School of Journalism’s International Reporting Program (IRP) web project, “Cheap Shrimp, Hidden Costs”, has been nominated for a 2011 Online Journalism Award (ONA).  It is a finalist […]

Sep 8, 2011

UBC professor and alumna receive Fulbright awards

A UBC professor and alumna have received Fulbright awards to conduct research in the U.S.   The Fulbright program is an educational movement based on the principle of scholarly exchange between […]

Sep 8, 2011

Newly identified gene mutation linked to Parkinson's: UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health research

Less than two months after publishing findings about a new gene linked to late-onset Parkinson’s disease, the same team of scientists at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute have discovered another gene responsible for the neurodegenerative disease – providing yet another target for potential treatments.

Sep 8, 2011

Simulation proven to enhance training of health professionals: UBC-Mayo Clinic researchers

An analysis by the University of British Columbia and the Mayo Clinic found that simulation-based training is an effective way to teach physicians, nurses, dentists, emergency medical technicians and other […]

Sep 7, 2011