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New plaque at UBC commemorates École Polytechnique tragedy

New plaque at UBC commemorates École Polytechnique tragedy

UBC joins the rest of Canada in paying tribute to the 14 women killed at Montreal’s École Polytechnique, with a new commemorative plaque.

Dec 4, 2014

New federal funding to enhance Canadian post-secondary research

New federal funding to enhance Canadian post-secondary research

UBC welcomes today’s announcement of the $1.5-billion Canada First Research Excellence Fund, designed to significantly enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of Canada’s post-secondary institutions, says President Arvind Gupta.

Dec 4, 2014

Arresting Hope – book signing and reading

Dec 4, 2014

Legends of tennis Sampras and McEnroe to battle at UBC

Legends of tennis Sampras and McEnroe to battle at UBC

Tennis champions John McEnroe and Pete Sampras will go head-to-head at UBC on May 2, 2015.

Dec 3, 2014

World-class tennis returns to UBC courts

World-class tennis returns to UBC courts

UBC will once again play host to some of the best tennis players in the world.

Dec 3, 2014

Check less to reduce email stress

Check less to reduce email stress

New UBC research suggests that easing up on email checking can help reduce psychological stress.

Dec 3, 2014

Universal prescription drug coverage more cost-effective, improves seniors’ health outcomes: study

Universal prescription drug coverage more cost-effective, improves seniors’ health outcomes: study

Universal prescription drug coverage would ensure better access, equity and efficiency for seniors, says a study by UBC researchers.

Dec 3, 2014

In the House with Kate Hammett-Vaughan

Dec 3, 2014

Made-in-Canada AIDS strategy a blueprint for health care sustainability

Made-in-Canada AIDS strategy a blueprint for health care sustainability

Made-in-Canada AIDS strategy a blueprint for health care sustainability UBC medicine professor Julio Montaner advocates for reforming Canada’s national AIDS strategy in a new Vancouver Sun op-ed. Read more here..

Dec 2, 2014

GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday Tue Dec 2, 2014 – all day UBC – Vancouver and Okanagan campuses Most people know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. GivingTuesday is a relatively new Canadian movement […]

Dec 2, 2014

Logging onto the Internet of Things

Logging onto the Internet of Things

A UBC professor says now is the time to pay attention as the Internet of Things transforms how we live and work.

Dec 2, 2014

GivingTuesday

Dec 2, 2014

Elevated toxic metals at community garden site raise concerns: UBC research

Elevated toxic metals at community garden site raise concerns: UBC research

Elevated levels of toxic metals at a Vancouver community garden site raise questions about the city’s approach to promoting urban agriculture, say UBC researchers.

Dec 2, 2014

UBC wins big to complete weekend sweep against Saskatchewan

UBC wins big to complete weekend sweep against Saskatchewan

The UBC Thunderbirds men’s basketball team completed the weekend sweep Saturday night winning 99-75 against Saskatchewan.

Dec 1, 2014

Keep watching the skies

Meet the tiny Canadian satellite that has revolutionized the way we study the stars.

Dec 1, 2014

Walang-Wala/Point.Zero: An immersive discourse on the cusp between disaster and thereafter

Walang-Wala/Point.Zero: An immersive discourse on the cusp between disaster and thereafter Mon Dec 1 2014, 5 PM – 7 PM Liu Institute for Global Issues – Case Room An artistic […]

Dec 1, 2014

UBC Reports – November 28

UBC Reports – November 28

Nov 28, 2014

UBC dentistry prof awarded top military honour

UBC dentistry prof awarded top military honour

Canada’s chief of defence staff, the country’s top soldier, will present UBC dentistry prof David Sweet with a medal for distinguished service.

Nov 28, 2014

UBC named partner in national Industrial Biocatalysis Network

UBC named partner in national Industrial Biocatalysis Network

UBC is part of a new research initiative aimed at upgrading the sustainability of Canada’s industrial sector by replacing its lifeblood — petrochemicals — with green alternatives.

Nov 28, 2014

The Ivory Tower on Main Street: Evidence and Advocacy at the Crossroads

Nov 28, 2014