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Ramadan – It’s not about food

Ramadan – It’s not about food

Ramadan – It’s not about food Islam’s holy month of Ramadan reminds us that many people around the world go hungry, says UBC student Maryam Baksh. Read more …

Jul 10, 2014

Welcome to Screenland Opening Reception

Jul 10, 2014

A rare fossil clue to pre-historic Canada

A rare fossil clue to pre-historic Canada

A 5-million year old paleo wolverine bone discovered 14 years ago provides insight into how the highlands of Alberta were formed

Jul 10, 2014 - by Patty Wellborn

Does watching the World Cup drain our economy?

How the World Cup affects workplace productivity is discussed on CBC The Current. “If we’re engaged in a task that we’re not interested in, then a secondary distraction may help the […]

Jul 9, 2014

Technology in Transit

Technology in Transit Wed Jul 9 2014, 12 PM – 1 PM Neville Scarfe Building Technology in Transit is a space for teacher candidates to showcase and raise awareness of […]

Jul 9, 2014

Technology in Transit

Jul 9, 2014

Aboriginal title a balancing act

Aboriginal title a balancing act

Aboriginal title a balancing act The Supreme Court of Canada got the landmark Tsilhqot’in Nation decision right, says Douglas Harris of UBC Law. Read more…

Jul 8, 2014

Standing up for joint pain research

World’s first research-focused MRI to shed new light on hip health.

Jul 8, 2014

Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games

Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games Opening Ceremonies Tue Jul 8, 7 – 9 p.m. Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, 6066 Thunderbird Blvd. Join 1,500 athletes from across Canada to celebrate […]

Jul 8, 2014

Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games Opening Ceremonies

Jul 8, 2014

A power drill cover developed by UBC students could help doctors in developing countries.

Power drills go from the toolbox to the operating room

Engineering students develop simple alternative to expensive surgical tool for developing world.

Jul 8, 2014

UBC rowers selected for international competitions

UBC rowers selected for international competitions

Ten UBC Thunderbirds have been chosen to represent Canada at the 2014 World Rowing Under-23 Championships and the World University Rowing Championships.

Jul 7, 2014

Summer McJobs are good for kids, says Sauder study

Summer McJobs are good for kids, says Sauder study

A new UBC Sauder School of Business study shows that teenagers who work at summer or evening jobs gain a competitive advantage later in life.

Jul 7, 2014

Set Theory: The Last 50 Years

Set Theory: The Last 50 Years Mon July 7 Earth Sciences Building, Lecture Room 1012, 2207 Main Mall Set Theory is both a fascinating subject and the victim of several […]

Jul 7, 2014

Summer Institute in Sustainability Leadership

Jul 7, 2014

Everyone’s a winner

Everyone’s a winner

As host venue for the 2014 Games, UBC has much to gain from its partnership with Special Olympics Canada, and vice-versa, says Louise Cowin.

Jul 7, 2014

UBC This Week 03-July-2014

  Recent UBC Media Releases Jul 3 New satellite data like an ultrasound for baby stars Jul 3 UBC prepares to host Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games Jul 2 […]

Jul 3, 2014

New art on display at Koerner Library

The community is invited to the Koerner Library to view the new artwork on display in the main floor foyer. The works are from a series entitled Sites and Place […]

Jul 3, 2014

Nursing alumna named CEO of Community Living B.C.

The Board of Directors of the provincial crown agency Community Living B.C. has named UBC alumna Seonag Macrae (BSN ’86) chief executive officer. Macrae has experience in the health and […]

Jul 3, 2014

Academic appointment transfer of nursing professor Pam Ratner to Faculty of Education

Suzanne Campbell, Director of the School of Nursing, joins Blye Frank, Dean of Education, in announcing the academic appointment transfer of Pam Ratner from the School of Nursing to the […]

Jul 3, 2014