University News

New President of the Research Universities’ Council of British Columbia appointed

Santa J. Ono, chair of the Research Universities’ Council of British Columbia (RUCBC) and president and vice-chancellor of The University of British Columbia, is pleased to welcome Max Blouw, former president and vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University, as RUCBC’s new president.

Jul 16, 2019

UBC ranks among the top five per cent of universities in the world

The University of British Columbia is the 51st best university in the world, according to the 2020 QS World University Rankings (QS).

Jun 19, 2019

Free speech on campus

When the University of British Columbia rents out a venue for appearances by external speakers that some members of the community believe express controversial or inflammatory views, some students, faculty and staff in the UBC community are left scratching their heads and asking why.

Jun 9, 2019

UBC endorses Canada’s Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion charter

The University of British Columbia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in research by endorsing the Government of Canada’s Dimensions charter.

May 29, 2019

Behind the scenes at UBC’s graduation ceremonies

It’s an event that dates back more than 100 years, has involved hundreds of thousands of people, is rife with symbolism, and takes years to plan. Those lucky enough to participate carry the memory with them through their lives. It’s meaningful, it’s joyous, it’s satisfying.

May 27, 2019

Chelsea Gladstone grew up with her five siblings in the close-knit Haida community of Skidegate, in Haida Gwaii.

Meet UBC’s first Lieutenant Governor Medal winner

When Chelsea Gladstone walks across the convocation stage to collect her diploma in May, she’ll become the first member of her family to graduate from university.

May 21, 2019

UBC pursuing housing and transit solutions to push the sustainability agenda

As UBC advocates for an extension of rapid transit to the Vancouver campus, critics have argued the university isn’t building enough housing for its own community.

Apr 30, 2019

For the love of birds: Saving species at UBC is a campus-wide initiative

In 2014, four UBC Vancouver students set out to discover just how the campus was impacting migrating birds—specifically, how many birds die on campus annually from colliding with buildings.

Apr 26, 2019

Undergraduate researchers and advocates recognized as Wesbrook Scholars

A blood-bank diversity campaigner and a mental-health advocate are among the 20 outstanding senior undergraduate students named as this year’s Wesbrook Scholars.

Apr 23, 2019

Supporting students of faith at UBC

UBC has opened a temporary prayer room to give Muslim students an accessible space on the west side of campus to practice their faith during the high-pressure exam period.

Apr 17, 2019

Scientists join UBC as new Canada Excellence Research Chairs

Two internationally recognized researchers join the University of British Columbia as Canada Excellence Research Chairs, bringing international talent in the fields of forest bioproducts and precision cancer drug design.

Apr 17, 2019

New $21.7 million federal funding expands UBC-led research on nanomedicines, clean water and advanced materials

UBC-led research networks that focus on nanomedicines, safe drinking water, and composites manufacturing received a large boost today with $21.7 million in new funding from the Networks of Centres of Excellence.

Apr 16, 2019

UBC tops global university impact rankings: Times Higher Education

The University of British Columbia is ranked number one in the world for taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts and ranked one in Canada for making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, according to Times Higher Education (THE).

Apr 3, 2019

Deconstructing the UBC admissions process

After months of careful review and consideration, universities nationwide are sending out offers of admission. Whether or not a student is accepted into their academic program of choice will impact the next four years of their life—possibly even the path their life takes. Naturally, each spring UBC fields many questions about how applications are evaluated, and how the university determines who to admit.

Mar 29, 2019

Patty Hambler (left), director of health promotion and education at UBC Student Services, and Agnes d’Entremont (right), mechanical engineering instructor and faculty lead for a pilot project in UBC’s mechanical engineering program that teaches second-year students about mental health literacy and understanding the stress response. Credit: Paul Joseph/University of British Columbia

‘Help is available’: Student mental health services at UBC

Sitting on a bench outside Totem Park student residence, Kirsten Tarasoff remembers feeling an overwhelming sense of hopelessness.

Mar 25, 2019

VardMarine designs icebreakersand ice-capable ships such as the Polar Icebreaker, currently proposed to be built by Seaspan. Credit: Vard

Vard $1.5 million gift advances marine engineering research and learning at UBC

The University of British Columbia has received a $1.5 million donation that is expected to advance naval architecture and marine engineering education and promote innovative technologies in Canada’s shipbuilding industry.

Mar 15, 2019

Exploring new frontiers at UBC’s Emerging Media Lab

There is a place at UBC where, without ever leaving a room, you can experience a stroll through Stanley Park, conduct an orchestra and even get a walking tour of the brain’s complex neuroanatomy.

Mar 11, 2019

Statement on Mar. 7 incident

RCMP are investigating an incident that occurred on campus in the Forestry Sciences building Thursday afternoon.

Mar 8, 2019

QS World University Rankings 2019 put UBC among the top 10 universities in the world in four different subjects amongst over 1,200 international universities.

Influential QS World University Rankings put UBC in top 10 for four subject areas

The University of British Columbia is among a handful of elite institutions to rank in the top 50 in 41 of 48 subjects tracked, according to the QS University Rankings.

Feb 27, 2019

The Musqueam Indian Band flag is located at the SUB North Plaza, adjacent to the North Parkade.

UBC raises Musqueam Indian Band flag permanently at Vancouver campus

The flag of the Musqueam Indian Band will be permanently raised on the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus.

Feb 25, 2019