University News
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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.
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Transformative partnership brings 1,500 new student beds to UBC Vancouver
More students will have access to affordable on-campus housing at the University of British Columbia thanks to a new student residence complex coming to the Vancouver campus.
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From UBC to Paris: Supporting athletes at the 2024 Olympics
Dr. Bruce Forster, Samantha Pritchard and Dr. Mike Wilkinson are heading to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, each playing a vital role in the success and well-being of the athletes.
