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Young UBC researchers receive $5.7 M in Vanier, Banting awards

Young UBC researchers receive $5.7 M in Vanier, Banting awards

UBC doctoral and postdoctoral researchers have impressed federal agencies to the tune of $5.7 million in funding from two separate programs.

Aug 22, 2014

Aeriosa at UBC Botanical Garden

Aeriosa at UBC Botanical Garden Wed Aug 20 2014 – Sat Aug 23 2014 Greenheart Canopy Walkway, UBC Botanical Garden This unique performance by the captivating vertical dance group, Aeriosa, […]

Aug 22, 2014

Aeriosa at UBC Botanical Garden

Aug 22, 2014

UBC This Week 21-Aug-2014

  Recent UBC Media Releases Aug 21 Getting beyond frosh: UBC’s Vancouver campus creates new traditions Aug 21 Salmon forced to ‘sprint’ less likely to survive migration Aug 20 Stop […]

Aug 21, 2014

President’s Installation: September 12, 2014

The formal installation of Professor Arvind Gupta as the 13th President and Vice-Chancellor of UBC will take place on Friday, September 12, 2014. UBC students, faculty, staff, alumni and the […]

Aug 21, 2014

Land and Food Systems PhD student receives 2014 CIFST scholarship award

UBC PhD candidate (Food Science) Isabelle Lacroix has been awarded the 2014 Weston Graduate Award from the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST). Lacroix’s thesis topic is “Dietary […]

Aug 21, 2014

UBC professor receives alumni award from Trent University

UBC adjunct professor Farah Shroff has been awarded “The Spirit of Trent” award for contributions to society and her alma mater, Trent University. Shroff teaches at the Faculty of Medicine’s […]

Aug 21, 2014

UBC research recognized at Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society Conference

A paper titled “Self-assessment of insulin sensitivity” co-authored by UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering researchers won third place prize at the 37th Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society Conference held in […]

Aug 21, 2014

Lessons from the Mount Polley mine disaster

Lessons from the Mount Polley mine disaster

What mining companies and government regulators can learn from the recent catastrophic tailings pond spill.

Aug 21, 2014

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

The UBC Thunderbirds mascot accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and encourages others to participate and donate.

Aug 21, 2014

Getting beyond frosh

Getting beyond frosh

A campus community begins the process of building new orientation traditions.

Aug 21, 2014

Salmon forced to ‘sprint’ less likely to survive migration

Salmon forced to ‘sprint’ less likely to survive migration

Sockeye salmon that sprint to spawning grounds through fast-moving waters may be at risk, suggests new research by University of British Columbia scientists.

Aug 21, 2014

The North Pole is a distraction

The North Pole is a distraction

The North Pole is a distraction Canadian surveying expeditions near the North Pole are unnecessary, according to a Globe and Mail op-ed by UBC’s Michael Byers. Read more…

Aug 20, 2014

Criminal charges against former UBC assoc. prof: UBC statement

The charges against a former University of British Columbia faculty member are of serious concern to our community.

Aug 20, 2014

Stop lecturing me

Stop lecturing me

UBC professors encourage more active learning.

Aug 20, 2014

The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation grants $2.6 million to improve data on world fisheries

UBC’s Sea Around Us project has received $2.6 million (U.S.) from The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.

Aug 20, 2014

Promoting peace on the homefront

Promoting peace on the homefront

A UBC prof on how to prevent Middle East tensions from hitting closer to home.

Aug 19, 2014

Fish study links brain size to parental duties

Fish study links brain size to parental duties

Male stickleback fish that protect their young have bigger brains than counterparts that don’t care for offspring, finds a new UBC study.

Aug 19, 2014

Global study ranks world’s most efficient airports for 2014

Global study ranks world’s most efficient airports for 2014

Atlanta International Airport is the most efficient airport in the world, according to a comprehensive ranking of global airports, conducted by UBC’s Sauder School of Business.

Aug 19, 2014

Thunderbirds football season kicks off Thursday

Thunderbirds football season kicks off Thursday

The UBC Thunderbirds football team kicks off their 2014 season on August 21 when training camp officially opens.

Aug 18, 2014