University News
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Thousands of students cross the stage at UBC this spring, each with a story of resilience, discovery and ambition. Meet seven graduates whose journeys reflect the spirit of the class of 2026.
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New poll shows strong region-wide support for SkyTrain extension to UBC
More than three-quarters of respondents say they support the project.
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UBC researchers aim to deliver earlier warnings on the toxic drug supply
The Track & Trace pilot program will map where substances are coming from, and going to, informing public safety and health.
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The retirement of the single-use cup: Inside UBC’s shift to a circular campus
From a mandatory cup fee to hospital-grade reusable Friendlier containers, UBC is reshaping how an entire campus thinks about daily consumption.
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From Campus Security to Community Safety: A transformation shaped by community voices and dressed by UBC experts
UBC’s new Community Safety model blends community engagement, research collaboration and design innovation.
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Balanced operating budget for 2026/27 approved by UBC Board of Governors
UBC is projecting a balanced financial position as part of its 2026/27 budget, approved by the university's Board of Governors this week.
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‘Now is the time’: UBC’s inaugural UNESCO Chair tackles racialized health inequities through law and policy
UBC’s first UNESCO Chair on Health, Race and Human Rights will use law, data and policy to confront racialized health inequities at a critical moment for democracy and human rights worldwide.
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On stage and in their own words
How UBC faculty are using theatre so adults with intellectual disabilities can reshape conversations about inclusive housing.
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UBC announces 2026 spring honorary degree recipients
UBC to confer nine honorary degrees to individuals who have transformed their fields and inspired change at home and abroad.
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InBC and UBC partner to spur growth and commercialization of UBC-affiliated companies
New fund will accelerate and scale companies advancing UBC research and discoveries, supporting economic and social impact across B.C.
