Back to School
How to ease back-to-school stress for school-age kids
Heading back to school can be stressful for young people even when there’s no global pandemic to worry about, says Dr. Tyler Black, assistant clinical professor at UBC’s department of psychiatry.
Good sleep helps set kids up for success in school: UBC expert
With back to school just a few weeks away, parents are looking to get their children back into more regular sleep schedules to ensure they’re ready for the start of classes.
“Go for it”, says UBC’s oldest student
Like many new first-year UBC students Bernadette Chong commutes to campus by bus, is worried about making it to classes on time and is nervous about exams.
Move-in day for thousands of UBC students living in residence is September 5
New students moving into UBC residence will kick off their school year with a fumble-free handoff thanks to a small army of UBC staff and the Thunderbird Men’s Football team.
Culture club remix
The UBC Intercultural Alliance connects different student cultural groups.

How to ease back-to-school stress for school-age kids
Heading back to school can be stressful for young people even when there’s no global pandemic to worry about, says Dr. Tyler Black, assistant clinical professor at UBC’s department of psychiatry.

UBC experts on back-to-school season
UBC experts are available to comment on various school-related topics.

Health and wellbeing a top priority as students return to campus
As UBC prepares to welcome students back to campus this September, the university is taking extra care to keep them safe and in good health.

Transition plan for return to campus
UBC is outlining its phased approach to support faculty and staff returning to campus in preparation for the 2021/22 Winter Session starting in September

UBC welcomes 7,000 new students; celebrates largest fund ever raised for students
On Tuesday, September 3, UBC will be welcoming 7,000 new students to the university. UBC will also be celebrating the fact it has hit its Blue & Gold Campaign for Students $100-million goal almost a year early.

UBC experts on back-to-school season
UBC experts are available to comment on various school-related topics as children and families begin another school year.

“Go for it”, says UBC’s oldest student
Like many new first-year UBC students Bernadette Chong commutes to campus by bus, is worried about making it to classes on time and is nervous about exams.

Move-in day for thousands of UBC students living in residence is September 5
New students moving into UBC residence will kick off their school year with a fumble-free handoff thanks to a small army of UBC staff and the Thunderbird Men’s Football team.

Hands off my Internet, Dad
Along with notebooks and pencils, students are also increasingly packing smartphones and tablets in their school backpacks.

UBC educates future teachers in mental health literacy
UBC is improving mental health literacy among its teacher candidates, arming them with the knowledge and skills they need to act as an intervenor in the battle against teen mental illness.

No simple answers to bullying
Schools need to take a more evolved approach to school safety, says a UBC expert.

Living the campus life
More incoming students are choosing residence life, swayed by affordable accommodation and a better academic experience.