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Contraception Pill

Why B.C. should introduce universal contraception coverage in this year’s budget

Morgan Haines and Janice Mok, third-year medical students at UBC and members of the UBC Medicine Political Advocacy Committee, wrote about universal access to contraception.

Feb 20, 2020

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Thinking While Black with Ta-Nehisi Coates

Enjoy the moderated discussion and Q&A session with National Book Award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates, second speaker of the 2020 Phil Lind Initiative Speaker Series Thinking While Black.

Feb 20, 2020

Dr. Robert H. Lee

Statement on passing of Robert H. Lee

It is with deep sadness and a great sense of loss that we learned of the passing of Dr. Robert (Bob) H. Lee, CM, OBC, former Chancellor of UBC and Chairman of UBC Properties Trust on February 19, 2020. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to Bob’s family on behalf of the entire UBC community; he will be deeply missed.

Feb 20, 2020

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UBC experts on 2030 Olympic Games bid

John Furlong, former CEO of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games organizing committee, said today in a speech to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade that the city should consider a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics.

Feb 20, 2020

UBC In The News

Feb 20, 2020

UBC developing new program to assist veterans in career transition

UBC developing new program to assist veterans in career transition

As part of UBC’s commitment to become one of Canada’s first veteran-friendly campuses this year, the university is developing a certificate program in international development and human security, tailored to veterans.

Feb 20, 2020

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Paying attention to complaints can protect nurses from violence

Complaints from patients and their family members could signal future violence against nurses and should not be ignored, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia.

Feb 20, 2020