University News

UBC seismic study points the way to disaster resilience on Vancouver campus

A team of UBC staff, leading earthquake faculty experts and engineering consultants has produced a study examining how to protect lives, research programs, infrastructure and assets on the university’s Vancouver campus in the event of a catastrophic earthquake.

Feb 13, 2019

The poll found 82 per cent of Metro Vancouver residents support the project.

Poll shows Metro Vancouver wants SkyTrain to UBC Vancouver campus

A new poll shows the vast majority of Metro Vancouver residents support extending the Millennium Line SkyTrain to UBC beyond Arbutus St.

Feb 7, 2019

UBC appoints Robin Ciceri as the new Vice-President, External Relations

The University of British Columbia has appointed Robin Ciceri as the new Vice-President, External Relations, effective March 1, 2019.

Jan 31, 2019

On the frontlines of a food revolution at UBC

Having led some of B.C.’s top restaurant kitchens, Chef David Speight could easily be garnering accolades for his culinary skills in any number of establishments in Canada.

Jan 9, 2019

Deck the (lecture) halls

UBC Vancouver usually feels like a small metropolis, as its 65,000 students and 16,000 faculty and staff keep campus thoroughfares and walkways bustling with activity. But over the winter break, the campus population thins out dramatically.

Dec 17, 2018

UBC releases 2017 animal research statistics

The University of British Columbia’s summary of animals involved in research at the university in 2017 is now posted online here as part of UBC’s overall commitment to openness and transparency.

Dec 13, 2018

David Uribe, Calvin Cheung, Manual Shremp (in the Kubota), Francis Lepage, Courtney Zimmerman, Tamas Weidner and Chris Longford. Credit: Paul Joseph/UBC

UBC campuses ready for snow

On the Vancouver campus, the Building Operations group has equipped its vehicles for winter weather. More than 50 people are working to clear the campus as quickly as possible.

Dec 11, 2018

UBC appoints Ainsley Carry as the new Vice-President, Students

Ainsley Carry has been appointed as the new Vice-President, Students on the UBC Vancouver campus. He will formally begin the role on April 1, 2019.

Dec 4, 2018

UBC to launch connected vehicle test bed

UBC researchers will unveil a test bed for connected vehicles on campus on Thursday, Nov. 15.

Nov 14, 2018

How international students benefit UBC

Earlier this week, UBC associate professor Peter Wylie wrote a column that repeated claims that international students displace domestic students and aren’t held to the same high admission standards as their Canadian peers. These claims are not accurate.

Oct 31, 2018

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Peter Trudgill and Kim Cattrall announced as UBC honorary degree recipients

Award-winning actor, producer and author Kim Cattrall will join Indigenous leader Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and internationally renowned socio-linguist Peter Trudgill to receive honorary degrees at the University of British Columbia’s fall convocation ceremony.

Oct 29, 2018

A robotic floor scrubber powered by A&K Robotics follows a preset path in UBC’s Life Sciences Centre.

Innovative floor-cleaning robots now scrubbing the halls of UBC

A partnership between the University of British Columbia and an innovative robotics company led by three UBC graduates is bringing seven artificially intelligent floor-cleaning robots to UBC’s Vancouver campus.

Oct 26, 2018

UBC to unveil innovative floor-cleaning robot developed by former students

UBC will unveil one of seven new robotic floor cleaners the university has procured for cleaning on campus.

Oct 25, 2018

Supplementary Arbitration Award between UBC and UBCFA

A summary of the recent Supplemental Award by Arbitrator John B. Hall

Oct 24, 2018

His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

The Aga Khan awarded with honorary degrees from UBC and SFU

The University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University are each awarding an honorary doctorate of laws degree to His Highness the Aga Khan in a joint conferral ceremony—a first for both universities.

Oct 19, 2018

Event: UBC and SFU award honorary degrees to His Highness the Aga Khan

Oct 17, 2018

The installation is painted on a large concrete wall outside the AMS Nest. Credit: Ricardo Seah Photography

UBC officially unveils Pride installation at heart of campus

UBC has taken the wraps off its first Pride installation, located at the centre of the Point Grey campus.

Oct 15, 2018

UBC natural gas update – normal operations to resume

Visit: https://www.ubc.ca/bulletins/ for updates.

Oct 10, 2018

Who will be mayor?

CBC British Columbia and the University of British Columbia invite the public to three mayoral debates in Surrey, Kelowna, and Vancouver

Sep 25, 2018

Dropbike data security concerns

UBC takes the personal data security and privacy of our students, faculty and staff and community members very seriously and we have been made aware of a vulnerability issue with Dropbike’s platform.

Sep 20, 2018