University News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UBC jumps to 34th in QS World University Rankings 2024
The University of British Columbia has risen to 34th from 47th position in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings released today.
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UBC launches early childhood education certificate program for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people
The two-year part-time program will be offered online. Content is fully captioned and interpreted, with much of it delivered visually. In-person practicum placements will be available throughout B.C.
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Reconciliation, one keystroke at a time
A new font to typeset Salish languages is the result of a unique collaboration between UBC, Musqueam and Syilx.
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UBC student champions disability justice to win Lieutenant Governor’s Medal
Rabiah Dhaliwal recognized for contributions to the promotion of diversity and inclusion
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He used to climb mountains. Now he wants to move them for others
When UBC mechanical engineering student Yi Yi Du came out of a two-month-long coma after being struck by a car in the fall of 2021, no one knew what the next stage of his life would look like.
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From science fiction to classroom reality: How UBC instructors are using AI as a teaching tool
UBC instructors are finding innovative ways to integrate generative AI into their course curriculum to enhance student learning.
