University News

Student enrolment remains strong at UBC

Student enrolment numbers remain strong this fall at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan—a sign of the university’s stellar academic reputation. Students are keenly interested in achieving their educational ambitions at UBC, despite challenges posed by COVID-19.

Sep 22, 2020

New Indigenous Strategic Plan establishes UBC’s role in upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples

Today marks a significant milestone in UBC’s commitment to truth and reconciliation: the university will celebrate the launch of its new Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP).

Sep 14, 2020

Six tips for starting your career during COVID-19

Finding a job during a global pandemic may seem like a daunting task—but opportunities do exist and there are strategies that can help job seekers in these uncertain economic times.

Sep 11, 2020

UBC researchers play pivotal role in confronting COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted challenges, exacerbated inequalities and sparked uncertainty for many. But one area of particular strength and inspiration is Canada’s research community and its response to the pandemic.

Sep 9, 2020

UBC students take part in historic first-ever virtual orientation

This September, thousands of UBC students will make history when they take part in the university’s first ever virtual orientation.

Sep 3, 2020

Online learning and the student experience for Fall 2020

This fall term though is unlike any other in the history of The University of British Columbia, indeed in the history of universities around the world.

Sep 2, 2020

Professor Santa J. Ono reappointed as president and vice-chancellor of UBC

Professor Santa J. Ono has been appointed to a second five-year term as president and vice-chancellor of the University of British Columbia, the university announced today.

Aug 11, 2020

Why tuition is not being reduced at UBC

Tuition supports UBC by funding the university’s core expenses, including faculty and staff salaries, student financial aid, student services, libraries, information technology, infrastructure investment, and administration across both campuses.

Aug 4, 2020

UBC expands research into historical Indigenous art through $6 million endowment

UBC alumnus, Michael Audain, OC, OBC, one of B.C.’s most ardent champions of the visual arts has donated $3 million to UBC to create the Audain Chair in Historical Indigenous Art. The gift, supported through the Audain Foundation, will be matched by the university to create a $6 million endowment. Recruitment of an internationally recognized scholar will begin shortly.

Jul 21, 2020

Nancy McKenzie has been appointed the new chair of the UBC board of governors. Credit: Paul Joseph/UBC

UBC board of governors elects Nancy McKenzie as new chair

The University of British Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy McKenzie as the new chair of its board of governors.

Jul 21, 2020

UBC, UC announce University Climate Change Coalition leadership transition

University of British Columbia President Santa J. Ono and University of California President Janet Napolitano today announced a transition in leadership of the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3) a network of 22 leading North American research universities working together to accelerate local and regional climate action.

Jun 22, 2020

Message from the Vice-Chair of the University of British Columbia Board of Governors

The UBC Board of Governors Chair, Michael Korenberg, has informed the Board and the university that he is stepping down from his role effective immediately.

Jun 20, 2020

UBC appoints the Honourable Steven Lewis Point as next Chancellor

The University of British Columbia Board of Governors has appointed former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia the Honourable Steven Lewis Point to become the university’s 19th Chancellor. He will be the first Indigenous person to hold the position.

Jun 18, 2020

UBC signs Canada-wide charter to address climate change through responsible investment

UBC has joined leading Canadian universities to launch Investing to Address Climate Change: A Charter for Canadian Universities, signaling a national commitment to tackle climate change through responsible investment practices.

Jun 18, 2020

UBC’s Class of 2020 to celebrate in virtual graduation June 17

It was February 2020 and things were going according to plan for UBC’s graduation ceremony planning teams in Vancouver and the Okanagan.

Jun 15, 2020

Complaint regarding Campus Security

We are aware of a student’s complaint against Campus Security while accessing a building on June 8.

Jun 12, 2020

Midwifery student Emily Baxter. Credit: Paul Joseph/UBC

Midwifery student connects midwives with personal protective equipment

Midwifery student Emily Baxter’s living room looks a bit different these days. Along with the usual evidence of a busy life of a mom and her three kids, it has also been a collection point for loads of donated personal protective equipment (PPE) destined for midwifery clinics in communities across B.C.

May 12, 2020

Ava Katz picks up hot meals from the kitchen of the Louis Brier Home in Kerrisdale for delivery to another group home as part of her volunteer work with the Beth Israel Jewish Synagogue. Credit: Paul Joseph/UBC

Kinesiology student squeezes seniors’ errands in between exams

First-year kinesiology student Ava Katz is helping seniors and those who are self-isolating get their groceries and prescriptions — and it all started with a Facebook post.

Apr 27, 2020

UBC students design low-cost ventilator for COVID-19

UBC engineering students have developed a simple, low-cost COVID-19 ventilator that may very well save lives.

Apr 23, 2020

UBC ranks seventh globally in impact: Times Higher Education

UBC continues to excel in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, placing first in Canada and seventh globally out of more than 850 participating institutions from 89 countries across six continents.

Apr 22, 2020