Frontpage Beat – University News

New Chung | Lind Gallery brings B.C. histories together at UBC Library

UBC Library is excited to announce the official opening of the Chung | Lind Gallery showcasing the Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection and Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection.

Apr 22, 2024

Walking for Joy at UBC: Half a billion steps for health and community

In 2005, the late Dr. Joy Butler of UBC’s faculty of education created a fun walking challenge called the Walkabout to motivate her colleagues to stay active in winter.

Apr 15, 2024

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 adding 778 student spaces across technology and life sciences programs thanks to provincial investment

Expanded enrolment will increase opportunities for students and help drive B.C.’s innovation economy

Apr 12, 2024

Event: Tech spaces get a boost at UBC thanks to new funding

Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation will visit the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus on Friday to announce new student spaces in expanded technology-related programs.

Apr 11, 2024

The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre. Paul Joseph

Walking alongside Survivors: How the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre supports access to Residential School records

On average, the IRSHDC receives about 120 reference requests a year. While some requests are straightforward, about 50 are complex and require hours of research over many weeks to fulfil.

Apr 9, 2024

UBC announces 2024 honorary degree recipients

Thirteen remarkable individuals will receive honorary degrees this year from the University of British Columbia.

Apr 2, 2024

UBC Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget for 2024/25

UBC is reporting a healthy financial position as part of its 2024/25 budget, approved by the Board of Governors this week.

Mar 27, 2024

Shana George (left) participated in the seed2STEM program as a high school student in 2019. She is now in her second year studying biology at UBC Vancouver. Credit: ICORD

UBC program strengthening STEM pathways for Indigenous youth

seed2STEM helps to improve representation of Indigenous students in the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Mar 21, 2024

How UBC is preparing students for their future careers

Tony Botelho, a career development professional with over 30 years of experience working with post-secondary students, joined UBC as the new managing director for the Career Centre this summer.

Dec 12, 2023

UBC releases 2022 animal research statistics

UBC’s summary of animals involved in research at the university in 2022 is now available.

Nov 28, 2023

UBC Vancouver’s snow removal team prepares for action

It’s nearly time to welcome the annual chaos, confusion, and calamitous clogging of roads known as snowfall in Vancouver.

Nov 20, 2023

Left to right: Dr. Kayla King, Dr. Isla Myers-Smith and Dr. Corey Stephenson have been named Canada Excellence Research Chairs at the University of British Columbia.

World-leading scientists named Canada Excellence Research Chairs at UBC

Drs. Kayla King, Isla Myers-Smith, and Corey Stephenson have been appointed Canada Excellence Research Chairs at UBC.

Nov 16, 2023

Budget 101: How UBC’s financial planning process works

In the face of rising costs and global economic inflation, it’s even more important to understand how the University of British Columbia’s budget works.

Oct 16, 2023

Mental health and wellbeing a priority for UBC

With midterm exams around the corner, stress levels are rising. For some students, that might mean increased mental health concerns.

Sep 25, 2023

Meet the adorable working animals of UBC: From fierce mousers to guiding paws

Charlie, Lola, Wilma and Daniel are among the many beloved “working” animals of UBC who make a paw-sitive impact on the university community.

Sep 19, 2023

UBC adds another student residence – as demand continues to increase

The University of British Columbia has officially opened the doors of the new Brock Commons North student residence building, providing 316 additional beds for students.

Aug 16, 2023

UBC's Dr. Hubert Chao (second from left) and Dr. Luba Butska (third from right) with the Canadian Medical Assistance Team in May 2022. The team was deployed to provide volunteer medical care in northwestern Ukraine, where thousands of people were displaced following the Russian invasion.

Ordinary care in extraordinary times

How two UBC health-care workers are lending their support to Ukraine.

Aug 15, 2023

First Nations Longhouse at UBC. Photo credit: Paul Joseph, 2023.

First Nations Longhouse celebrates 30 years at UBC

Since 1993, the First Nation Longhouse has supported the Indigenous community at UBC as a ‘home away from home’ for Indigenous students.

Aug 8, 2023

Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon has been named the 17th President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of British Columbia. Photo: Carleton University

Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon named UBC president

Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon has been named the 17th President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of British Columbia, the university announced today.

Jul 20, 2023

Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot appointed United Nations chair on Indigenous peoples’ rights

The announcement marks the first time an Indigenous woman from Canada has been appointed to the prestigious position.

Jul 17, 2023