UBC Reports | September 12

Micronutrients lead to big changes

UBC Prof. Judy McLean and her students help Rwanda launch Africa's first national home-based nutritional fortification program for children.

LATEST NEWS

‘Everyday sadists’ walk among us

Sadism may be more common than we think, according to a pair of University of Britsh Columbia studies published today.

Students seeing significant reduction in cost of course materials this fall

UBC has reduced the cost of course packs sold through the UBC Bookstore. Students will realize average savings of 33 per cent.

UBC announces strategy to help boost economic impact of innovation in B.C.

In an address to the Vancouver Board of Trade, UBC President Stephen Toope unveiled a five-point strategy to help the University drive forward innovation in the B.C. economy.

UBC suspends classes for Truth and Reconciliation event

UBC has taken the extraordinary step of suspending almost all classes on its Vancouver campus on September 18 to encourage its community to participate in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada’s National Event.

Measures announced to address CUS FROSH event

UBC's Vancouver campus is announcing three immediate measures to address problems that surfaced during FROSH events run last week by the Commerce Undergraduate Society.

FEATURE STORIES

Why reconciliation matters

Rima Wilkes on the tragedy of Indian residential schools and the importance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s National Event in Vancouver.

EXPERT SPOTLIGHT

The growing gap between rich and poor

Education inequality is a driving factor for income inequality, says Thomas Lemieux of UBC's Vancouver School of Economics.

OPINIONS

Throw away the checklist: Do what’s right for your child

Throw away the checklist: Do what’s right for your child UBC’s Jennifer Vadeboncoeur on how to be involved in your child’s education without being a “helicopter parent.” Read more…