Event: Media availability at UBC’s tall wood building, Brock Commons
Brock Commons is an 18-storey student residence under construction at UBC that will be the world’s tallest wood building at 53 metres (about 174 feet) when completed in Fall 2017.
UBC to house Western Canada’s first residential school history centre
UBC formally announced today the construction of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSC).
UBC announces construction of the Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre
UBC will formally announce the construction of the Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre, a first of its kind in western Canada.
First-year UBC students arrive for “Move-In Day”
Join UBC President Prof. Santa Ono and Andrew Parr, managing director of student housing and hospitality services, as they and a team of UBC employees welcome first-year students moving into campus residence.
UBC alumnus Evan Dunfee off, then on, then off the podium again
It has been a day of ups and downs for UBC school of kinesiology alumnus and Richmond, B.C. native Evan Dunfee at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Record UBC Olympic and Paralympic contingent heads to Rio
UBC President Designate Professor Santa Ono will host a sendoff tomorrow morning for our athletes, coaches and support staff headed to the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. UBC’s Rio 2016 contingent is the largest of any Canadian university.
Santa Ono comes home to UBC
For Santa Ono, starting his new job as president of UBC will be a heartfelt homecoming, and not just because he’s an ardent sports fan and certain to attend the Thunderbirds traditional Homecoming football game.
Dr. Santa Ono to become UBC President and Vice Chancellor
A Vancouver-born biomedical researcher who is a pioneer in experimental medicine with an established track record as a senior leader at U.S. universities has become the 15th President and Vice Chancellor of the University of British Columbia, the university announced today.
UBC speaks out against hate, stands with victims of Orlando shootings
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the community of Orlando, and the American people, especially the loved ones, families and friends of the dead and injured victims.
UBC to announce new president June 13
The University of British Columbia will announce its 15th president and vice-chancellor on Monday, June 13. Following a short event with the campus community, UBC’s next president will have a brief media availability.
UBC scholarship winners overcome challenges for bright futures
Ten gifted students from around the world who have risen from challenging circumstances and given back through volunteering have been named Centennial Leaders award recipients by UBC.
Indigenous mother-son duo overcome odds, graduate from UBC – together
Watching a loved one graduate from university is a proud moment, but for Jocelyne and Randy Robinson, the pride will be twofold as the mother and son graduate from UBC a day apart.
UBC Athletics appoints senior athletics director
After an extensive search guided by alumni, coaches, Varsity student athletes, a member of the UBC Board of Governors, and key internal stakeholders, UBC Athletics has selected the person who will lead the Thunderbirds.
Earth Day: Convenience, real-time feedback makes us more environmentally aware
Earth Day is April 22, an annual reminder to reflect on the impact of our actions and to consider how we can lighten our footprint on our earth.
Musqueam Post dedicated at UBC Vancouver campus
The Musqueam people and the University of British Columbia acknowledged their developing partnership today with the dedication of a striking cedar post installed prominently on the Point Grey campus.
Statement regarding results of UBC Faculty Association vote
The Faculty Association’s vote reflects the interest that faculty have in the governance of the university and a diversity of opinion that one would expect among faculty in a vibrant academic environment like UBC.
The Bombings in Brussels: Inclusivity Remains the Best Remedy to Terrorism
Once again, the world has been stunned by acts of brutal violence that have taken the lives of innocent men, women, and children going about their daily business, writes UBC Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Martha Piper.
UBC receives $1.4 million from Canada Foundation for Innovation
UBC research in areas that include cystic fibrosis and food safety received $1.4 million in funding today from the John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute launched with $11-million gift
Vancouver-based diamond pioneer and philanthropist Stewart Blusson and his wife, Marilyn, have donated $11 million to quantum materials research at UBC
UBC-Vancouver cuts greenhouse gas emissions 30 per cent
The University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 per cent in 2015 compared with 2007 levels, the university announced today at the GLOBE 2016 conference.