University News

Putting new tools in the hands of leading Canadian scientists

More than $67.5 million at the University of British Columbia for new labs and equipment to help Canadian researchers discover, innovate, and train the next generation of scientists.

Oct 13, 2017

UBC officially opens National Soccer Development Centre

UBC President Santa Ono, Parliamentary Secretary Ravi Kahlon and Vancouver Whitecaps FC president Bob Lenarduzzi will officially open UBC’s new National Soccer Development Centre.

Sep 22, 2017

A full house for Prime Minister Trudeau’s Town Hall at UBC Okanagan

Over 2,500 people were on hand at the UBC Okanagan campus on Wednesday night for a Town Hall event hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Sep 7, 2017

Students move into their campus homes

First-year students move into their new on-campus homes at Orchard Commons student residence this weekend.

Aug 31, 2017

UBC Student Housing Media Backgrounder

UBC has more on-campus housing than any university in Canada with 11,796 beds as of September 2017.

Aug 31, 2017

Ten things to know about international student enrolment

UBC is welcoming 63,370 students to its two campuses this September. In recent months, many people have asked about the impact of global events on international students wanting to study in Canada.

Aug 28, 2017

$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.

Jul 12, 2017

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.

Jul 7, 2017

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.

Jun 26, 2017

Reconciliation Pole installed on UBC Vancouver campus

Thousands of copper nails are important markers on a carved pole installed on UBC’s Vancouver campus.

Mar 30, 2017

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.

Mar 9, 2017

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.

Feb 23, 2017

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.

Jan 18, 2017

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.

Jan 17, 2017

New UBC Aquatic Centre – Facts and Figures

Facts and figures on the new UBC Aquatic Centre

Jan 17, 2017

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.

Jan 9, 2017

UBC releases 2015 animal research statistics

For the sixth consecutive year, UBC has published data on animals involved in research at the university.

Dec 5, 2016

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.

Nov 23, 2016

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.

Nov 10, 2016

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.

Oct 31, 2016