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Pharmaceutical science professor wins the Prix Galien Canada 2011 Research Award

Prof. Pieter Cullis, Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, has been honoured for his contribution to pharmaceutical research in Canada. The Prix Galien Canada recognizes the efforts and achievements of […]

Nov 24, 2011

ECE professor wins Humboldt Professorship

Electrical and computer engineering professor Robert Schober was awarded the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship, Germany’s highest-endowed international research award, worth up to five million euros. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation […]

Nov 24, 2011

UBC and other students across B.C. compete to “Do it in the Dark”

Close to 6,000 students across B.C. are competing to see who can reduce their electricity consumption the most along with creating the most buzz about the competition. The Nov. 7-25 […]

Nov 24, 2011

2011 Killam mentors honoured at Fall Congregation

Each year at UBC a number of outstanding faculty are selected to receive a Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring. During this week’s graduation ceremonies Prof. Adlai Fisher, Sauder School […]

Nov 24, 2011

UBC experts available to comment on physician-assisted suicide legal case

UBC experts are available to provide media commentary on the topics of physician-assisted suicide and “the right to die,” including the legal case before B.C.’s Supreme Court.

Nov 24, 2011

UBC honours a Nobel laureate and an environmental activist during Fall Congregation

Between Wednesday Nov. 23 and Friday Nov. 25, more than 2,800 UBC undergraduate and graduate degrees from all 12 Vancouver faculties will be conferred.

Nov 22, 2011

UBC This Week

Recent UBC Media Releases Nov. 17: UBC researchers provide recommendations for $100 billion in annual climate change aid Nov. 16: UBC to recognize Japanese Canadian students affected by internment during […]

Nov 17, 2011

UBC China Links Program holds three-day workshop

Built from the successful Summer Institute China Program at UBC, China Links was developed with the encouragement of government and business leaders across Canada who expressed a need for intensive […]

Nov 17, 2011

B.C. Achievement Foundation accepting nominations for Community Achievement Awards

The British Columbia Achievement Foundation is accepting nominations for its Community Achievement Awards. These awards honour people who have made a significant contribution to their community through a unique achievement or […]

Nov 17, 2011

Asia Pacific Memo update – Ezra Vogel on Deng Xiaoping’s Biography

Twice-weekly, Asia Pacific Memo publishes short text memos or video interviews about current issues in Asia and across the Pacific. To read the memos or to subscribe, visit http://www.asiapacificmemo.ca/ • Nov. […]

Nov 17, 2011

Research Methods Poster Session for 600 psychology majors

Six hundred second-year psychology majors will showcase their research projects at the second Psychology 217 Research Methods Poster Session. Small teams have worked throughout the term to plan their research […]

Nov 17, 2011

Pharmaceutical sciences professor raises osteoporosis awareness

November is Osteoporosis Month in Canada. On Oct. 30, Dr. Alan Low from UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences was interviewed on Global TV News with respect to osteoporosis and The Osteoporosis Book. […]

Nov 17, 2011

Electrical and computer engineering grad student receives Killam Doctoral Fellowship

Samantha Grist has been awarded the Killam Doctoral Fellowship by UBC’s Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Doctoral Fellowships are awarded every year to exceptional doctoral degree […]

Nov 17, 2011

Professor of neurology receives honour from the Society for Neuroscience

Dr. Judy Illes, professor of Neurology in the Department of Medicine, was awarded the Louise Hanson Marshall Special Recognition Award for her efforts in advancing women’s careers in neuroscience. For […]

Nov 17, 2011

UBC civil engineer recognized for research excellence

UBC civil engineering professor Don Mavinic received the Meritorious Achievement Award from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (APEGBC) at their annual awards ceremony. Mavinic was instrumental […]

Nov 17, 2011

UBC Press wins $10,000 Wilson Prize for Publishing Canadian History

The Wilson Institute for Canadian History at McMaster University has awarded UBC Press the annual $10,000 Wilson Prize for Publishing Canadian History. In the letter from the Institute, UBC Press […]

Nov 17, 2011

UBC to host international tennis stars in Davis Cup

Tennis Canada announced Tuesday that the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre at UBC will be the host site for the upcoming Davis Cup, a first-round tournament elimination between Canada and […]

Nov 17, 2011

UBC experts available to comment on Greater Vancouver municipal elections

UBC experts are available to provide media commentary on a variety of topics – from Occupy Vancouver and bike lanes to voter turnout and diversity issues – in this weekend’s municipal elections.

Nov 17, 2011

UBC researchers provide recommendations for $100 billion in annual climate change aid

In advance of a major United Nations climate conference, University of British Columbia researchers are recommending how to manage a $100 billion annual commitment made by the international community last […]

Nov 17, 2011

UBC to recognize Japanese Canadian students affected by internment during World War II

The University of British Columbia Senate voted tonight to honour students and Canadians affected by a dark period in Canada’s history, and will be awarding them special degrees next spring as part of a three-pronged program to mark the 70th anniversary of the internment policy.

Nov 16, 2011