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  • UBC announces 2026 spring honorary degree recipients
    University News

    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.

Most Recent Stories

  • What does China’s host bid mean for the High Seas Treaty?
    The Conversation

    What does China’s host bid mean for the High Seas Treaty?

    by Dr. Philippe Le Billon, UBC department of geography and School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, and Zelda Ladefoged, UBC department of geography

  • Seasonal allergies are getting worse—and climate change is partly to blame
    Health & Medicine

    Seasonal allergies are getting worse—and climate change is partly to blame

    UBC allergy expert on why there’s so much pollen in the air, and how to manage symptoms.

  • A million new SpaceX satellites will destroy the night sky — for everyone on Earth
    The Conversation

    A million new SpaceX satellites will destroy the night sky — for everyone on Earth

    by Samantha Lawler, Aaron Boley and Hanno Rein

  • InBC and UBC partner to spur growth and commercialization of UBC-affiliated companies
    University News

    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.

  • New UBC tool may help stop a destructive insect in its tracks
    Science & Technology

    New UBC tool may help stop a destructive insect in its tracks

    Canadian scientists have developed a genomic test that traces the Asian spongy moth to its origin, helping prevent new infestations.

Explore

  • Astronaut Jessica Meir takes questions from UBC students live from space station

    CBC
  • Indigenous stewards on BC’s coast left in the dark as sun sets on federal guardianship program

    National Observer
  • This spider looks like the victim of a zombie fungus. But scientists say it’s a big faker

    CBC
  • Why Mounties paid 5 informers to spy on Dene leaders: Inside a secret surveillance operation

    CBC

News Tips & Story Ideas

  • AI swarms could hijack democracy—without anyone noticing

  • Colliding galaxies create the brightest, fastest growing black holes at their centre

  • UBC team develops greener way to produce clothing fibres

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UBC EXPERTS ON TOPICAL ISSUES

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Climate & Environment

  • Invasive grasses may be turning B.C.’s burn scars into the next wildfire

    Invasive grasses may be turning B.C.’s burn scars into the next wildfire

  • Seals risk death by polar bear for a varied meal, UBC study finds

    Seals risk death by polar bear for a varied meal, UBC study finds

  • UBC study links artificial turf fields to lethal chemical threat for salmon

    UBC study links artificial turf fields to lethal chemical threat for salmon

  • Wild plants can rapidly evolve to rescue themselves from climate change

    Wild plants can rapidly evolve to rescue themselves from climate change

Health & Medicine

  • Evolution of student health and wellbeing services culminates in Gateway Health building

    Evolution of student health and wellbeing services culminates in Gateway Health building

  • The UBC scientist who built Canada’s largest biotech company

    The UBC scientist who built Canada’s largest biotech company

  • Everyone should be ‘pro-abortion’ when the patient is a child, UBC scholars argue

    Everyone should be ‘pro-abortion’ when the patient is a child, UBC scholars argue

  • One in 20 babies experiences physical abuse, global review finds

    One in 20 babies experiences physical abuse, global review finds

Science & Technology

  • Extreme heat has extreme effects–but some like it hot

    Extreme heat has extreme effects–but some like it hot

  • Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds

    Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds

  • Wolf reduction boosts caribou survival—but only in rugged terrain

    Wolf reduction boosts caribou survival—but only in rugged terrain

  • UBC lecturer plays a pivotal role in strengthening Mozambique’s ability to tackle deforestation

    UBC lecturer plays a pivotal role in strengthening Mozambique’s ability to tackle deforestation

Society & Culture

  • This UBC prof’s novel is being adapted for Netflix

    This UBC prof’s novel is being adapted for Netflix

  • ‘I knew it!’—Why misinformation feels so good to share, and what to do about it

    ‘I knew it!’—Why misinformation feels so good to share, and what to do about it

  • Apocalyptic beliefs are no longer fringe—and they’re shaping how people respond to global threats

    Apocalyptic beliefs are no longer fringe—and they’re shaping how people respond to global threats

  • Why Canada shouldn’t embrace prediction markets, according to a researcher who ran one

    Why Canada shouldn’t embrace prediction markets, according to a researcher who ran one

University News

  • UBC launches new South Asia Hub, partnerships in India 

    UBC launches new South Asia Hub, partnerships in India 

  • Gateway Health Building

    State-of-the-art Gateway Health building opens as integrated hub for student health, teaching and research

  • Okanagan wild horses are helping Indigenous youth heal and reconnect with cultural traditions

    Okanagan wild horses are helping Indigenous youth heal and reconnect with cultural traditions

  • Using AI to support law students and expand access to justice

    Using AI to support law students and expand access to justice

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