University News

New Musqueam art featured at UBC’s annual Storm the Wall event

The University of British Columbia’s Athletics and Recreation department unveiled an exciting new piece of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) artwork as part of its Thunderbirds story on Monday, March 13.

Mar 21, 2023

The University of British Columbia is leading a new research hub that will improve pandemic readiness and the overall health and well-being of Canadians. Photo Credit: Paul Joseph/University of British Columbia

UBC-led biomedical innovation hub to accelerate development and manufacturing of lifesaving medicines for Canadians

Canada’s biotech ecosystem is poised for a major boost with the federal government announcement today that B.C. will be home to Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH).

Mar 15, 2023

About Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub

Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub brings together a multi-disciplinary, multisectoral coalition of more than 50 partner institutions (9 academic, 15 private, 6 public, 4 other research organizations, 16 not-for-profit) from […]

Mar 15, 2023

After evacuating Afghanistan following the Taliban’s return to power, Judges Freshta Masomi (left), Zamila Sangar (centre) and Wahida Rahimi (right) joined Allard Law through the law school’s new Afghan Women Judges Program. Photo credit: Macy Yap.

A new beginning for Afghan women judges forced to flee the Taliban

Today, the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia announced the creation of the new Afghan Women Judges Program. Through this new program, three judges from Afghanistan have joined the law school.

Mar 6, 2023

UBC’s approach to academic integrity in the age of AI

This story was not written by ChatGPT. Or was it?

Mar 1, 2023

UBC student spreading cheer with hidden coffee gift cards

Anonymous coffee crusader spills the beans

Feb 15, 2023

The Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program is a first-of-its-kind initiative in Canada that aims to provide a pathway to success for Black Canadian students at UBC.

Celebrating Black History Month at UBC

In honour of Black History Month, the University of British Columbia is celebrating the programs and initiatives that support the university’s Black community members.

Feb 2, 2023

After 42 years of ownership, Gibbs decided to return his decidedly aged, in places torn and threadbare, faded, yellow Thunderbirds T-shirt to the UBC Bookstore, playfully demanding an exchange.

Prized T-shirt returned to UBC Bookstore after 42-year ordeal on Welsh rugby player

Most of us have a T-shirt relic from decades past, usually stuffed into the dark recesses of a drawer only to slowly fall to pieces or be tossed out by next of kin.

Feb 1, 2023

How UBC supports survivors of sexual and gender-based violence

When Alicia Oeser worked at Harvard, she created a job she knew instinctively was important: the role of Community Advocate within the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response.

Jan 30, 2023

Credit: Paul Joseph/University of British Columbia

$33.8M gift to transform MS research and save more lives, sooner

A $33.8 million gift has been donated to the University of British Columbia and VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation for multiple sclerosis (MS) research and care—the largest known donation ever for MS research worldwide.

Dec 7, 2022

UBC releases 2021 animal research statistics

UBC’s summary of animals involved in research at the university in 2021 is now available.

Nov 10, 2022

UBC welcomes back thousands of alumni for make-up graduation ceremonies

The University of British Columbia is preparing to host its busiest graduation ever this month as thousands of alumni who graduated virtually during the pandemic return for in-person makeup ceremonies.

Nov 9, 2022

Event: UBC students to celebrate Great Trek by opening time capsule from 1972

UBC students will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Great Trek by opening a time capsule buried by students 50 years ago.

Oct 28, 2022

QS rankings place UBC first in Canada for social impact, third globally overall

The University of British Columbia ranks first in Canada for social impact and second for environmental impact in the new Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Sustainability.

Oct 26, 2022

Peter Wall and UBC launch new program awarding up to $4 million per year to help create sustainable solutions in B.C.

Today, Peter Wall and UBC announced the launch of the Wall Research Awards and Wall Fellowships, which will be supported by the Peter Wall Legacy Fund, for a total of up to $4 million each year.

Oct 24, 2022

Designed by SHAPE Architecture, the new building will be located immediately north of the UBC Life Building (formerly the Student Union Building) and at the west end of Student Union Boulevard.

Construction begins on UBC’s Recreation Centre North

Construction is underway on a new recreation centre that will triple the amount of indoor fitness and recreation space at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus.

Oct 4, 2022

Student Recreation Centre North will include a four-story fitness centre, three gymnasiums, an indoor track and many other amenities.

UBC celebrates groundbreaking for new student recreation centre

Today UBC celebrates groundbreaking for construction of the new Student Recreation Centre North.

Oct 4, 2022

Dr. Deborah Buszard has been appointed Interim President and Vice-Chancellor. Photo credit: Don Erhardt

UBC appoints Dr. Deborah Buszard as Interim President and Vice-Chancellor

Today, the University of British Columbia announced Dr. Deborah Buszard has been appointed Interim President and Vice-Chancellor.

Oct 3, 2022

New Student Strategic Plan introduced at UBC

The University of British Columbia has formally introduced the first Student Strategic Plan in Canada.

Sep 29, 2022

Event: Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day

An intergenerational march to commemorate Orange Shirt Day will start at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) on Friday, September 30.