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Effective July 1, 2014, several UBC Faculty of Applied Science engineering departments have new and renewed leadership. • Professor Perry Adebar will lead the Department of Civil Engineering • Associate Professor Scott […]
Jul 3, 2014
Professor Xiaotao Bi of Chemical and Biological Engineering was one of 49 new Fellows inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering. The honour was given at a ceremony in Saint […]
The Swedish Research Council has awarded a grant of $12 million over ten years to UBC philosophy professor Paul Russell. Russell will spend 50 per cent of his time at […]
Gary Little joins UBC’s Faculty of Education as director of International Baccalaureate (IB) Educator programs. He will be responsible for international student recruitment, liaising with local and national IB organizations, […]
The Building Operations Department at UBC has been awarded the first platinum rating from E3 Fleet, a national program that recognizes excellence in fleet management and environmental performance. The Building […]
The MiniMinds summer camp helps the youngest of students discover the wonders of science.
An international team of researchers have been monitoring the “heartbeats” of baby stars to test theories of how the Sun was born 4.5 billion years ago.
Chef Challenge: UBC vs. AMS Thursday, July 3 Main Mall and Memorial Road Chefs from the AMS and UBC Food Services battle it out in the kitchen, for the chance […]
From July 8– 12, UBC’s Vancouver campus will welcome 1,300 athletes with intellectual disabilities for the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games
A UBC team has developed a smartphone app that can measure oxygen levels, which could prove vital for saving the lives of children around the world. “If you go here […]
Sex workers seek apology, reparations A Vancouver Sun op-ed co-authored by UBC’s Becki Ross argues that Vancouver sex workers who were outlawed from working on Davie St. 30 years ago […]
Jul 2, 2014
Prof. Gupta shares his thoughts on his role as president, the university community, students as a life-long learner, the opportunities at UBC and education outcomes.
A new biosensor invented at UBC could help optimize bio-refining processes that produce fuels, fine chemicals and advanced materials.
UBC team uses world’s only research-focused Upright Open MRI to shed new light on joint pain.
Jul 2, 2014 - by Corey Allen
Bon Voyage / Bon Appétit exhibition Mon Apr 14 – Wed Dec 24 Irving K Barber Learning Centre Level 1, 1961 East Mall Eye-catching and mouth-watering Canadian Pacific Railway Company […]
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