University News
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Call for unified action in opioid crisis at UBC Okanagan debate
The event was sold out with over 700 people coming together for an evening of debate and discussion.
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Three new buildings bring UBC’s workforce housing to nearly 1,400 homes
With 136 units ranging from studio to four-bedroom, the Theory building is the first of three new rental buildings to complete construction in the southeast corner of the Wesbrook Place neighbourhood.
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$7-million donation from Dan On Foundation seeds the future of food innovation at UBC
The centre will help the agri-food industry in B.C. and beyond by providing access to state-of-the-art technologies and facilities.
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Half a century of lifting Indigenous educators across the province
NITEP launched in 1974 in response to a growing recognition that Indigenous students needed a culturally relevant approach to their education—both as learners and as future educators.
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Connection and community-building: Indigenous Student Orientation at UBC Vancouver
UBC is welcoming another cohort of Indigenous students into its campus community during annual Indigenous Student Orientation programming at UBC Vancouver.
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UBC takes comprehensive approach to student affordability
As of March 2024, the university has raised more than $33.4 million towards its goal of $100 million for the Student Affordability Initiative through FORWARD, the fundraising campaign for UBC.
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Enhanced resources available at UBC to help prevent overdoses
500 additional doses of nasal naloxone will be held in 250 new naloxone cabinets that were received from the province. These cabinets will be installed across UBC’s campuses and residence buildings.
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UBC adds another 282 beds with new student residence
Brock South formally opened its doors to students earlier this summer, and is already 100-per-cent occupied.
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UBC welcomes its 37 youngest students at new Heron’s Landing child care centre
These children are part of UBC’s renowned child care program, which prioritizes parents and guardians who study, work, teach and research in the campus community.
