$6-million donation creates largest ever endowed scholarship at UBC
The University of British Columbia has created its largest ever endowed scholarship, thanks to a $6-million donation from the Constance Livingstone Friedman and Sydney Friedman Foundation.
Growth in international students follows steady five-year trend
New first-year students have now begun registering for classes and UBC has an early picture of what the incoming class will look like.
UBC Emergency Preparedness Exercise June 28th 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UBC is conducting an emergency preparedness exercise on campus at Main Mall and Agronomy Road June 28th from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Reconciliation Pole installed on UBC Vancouver campus
Thousands of copper nails are important markers on a carved pole installed on UBC’s Vancouver campus.
Tech ventures get boost from UBC innovation programs
UBC technology that improves the accessibility of safe drinking water is now a thriving startup, thanks to an experienced executive taking a chance on a new venture and the multi-faceted support UBC offers entrepreneurial faculty, students, staff and alumni.
Universities establish joint centre to use data for social good in Cascadia region
In an expansion of regional cooperation, the University of British Columbia and the University of Washington today announced the establishment of the Cascadia Urban Analytics Cooperative.
Video: Santa Ono and his vision for UBC
In Conversations That Matter, veteran interviewer Stuart McNish discusses the issues that shape our world with thought leaders. In this edition of the program, he sits down with UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa J. Ono.
Dive in! First dip and sneak peek at new UBC Aquatic Centre
Media are invited to tour the new, state-of-the-art $40-million UBC Aquatic Centre.
New UBC Aquatic Centre – Facts and Figures
Facts and figures on the new UBC Aquatic Centre
UBC reinstates John Furlong as keynote speaker
UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa Ono announced today the reinstatement of John Furlong as the keynote speaker at the university’s 18th Annual ZLC Millennium Scholarship Breakfast on February 28, 2017.
UBC releases 2015 animal research statistics
For the sixth consecutive year, UBC has published data on animals involved in research at the university.
Alumni donate $2 million to support UBC startups
Thanks to two $1-million contributions from alumni Greg Peet and Glenn Walsh, University of British Columbia ventures now have access to additional early-stage seed capital to help build their businesses.
UBC’s Museum of Anthropology receives $10.5 million in Indigenous art and infrastructure funding
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC will be home to a significant collection of historical and contemporary Indigenous artworks and a new Gallery of Northwest Coast Masterworks.
Six Canadian universities partner on groundbreaking health promotion movement
Canadian universities are leading an international effort to create campuses that will improve the health and well-being of students, faculty and staff.
Technologies HATCH out of new lab space for UBC ventures
UBC has opened a new space for technology startups to build and test their inventions, grow their businesses, and transform ideas into commercial products.
Friedman Foundation donates $3.3 million for health scholarships
Constance and Sydney Friedman dedicated their professional lives to UBC and now their legacy of generosity will live on with a $3.3-million donation to fund scholarships for students studying in the broad area of health.
Former UBC president Stephen Toope nominated as 346th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
UBC’s congratulates Prof. Toope, UBC’s 12th President and Vice-Chancellor from 2006 to 2014, who was known for his outstanding leadership, scholarship and community service.
Doggy De-stress event helps students pet away anxiety
The UBC department of psychology is teaming up with Vancouver ecoVillage and the UBC Alma Mater Society to bring 15 therapy dogs to campus.
10,000 fans expected at UBC Homecoming 2016
Homecoming 2016 is a full day of events on Saturday to celebrate the UBC Thunderbirds’ upcoming season.
Structure of UBC’s tall wood building now complete
The mass wood structure and façade has been completed for UBC’s Brock Commons student residence four months ahead of schedule, showcasing the advantages of building with wood.