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UBC Sailbots embark on journey to defend first place win

The UBC Sailbots will be testing their two-metre, robotic masterpiece in preparation for the 2013 International Robotic Sailing Regatta this June.

May 24, 2013

Graduation and honorary degree ceremonies begin

UBC confers degrees on 6,600 graduating students and four honorary degree recipients at the Vancouver campus’ Spring Congregation, May 22-29.

May 21, 2013

A hunger for more

A hunger for more

Emily Grainger was part of a turnaround team, and she’s not ready to stop winning

May 1, 2013 - by Heather Amos

New life in old growth forests

New life in old growth forests

Carlos Molina arrived from Spain to be among the first Master’s of Sustainable Forest Management graduates

May 1, 2013 - by Heather Amos

Read UBC Reports’ full interview with Eva Kwan

How do you interact with Hadfield? I am part of Chris’ medical support team. Specifically, I am co-op student with the Operational Space Medicine team of the Astronauts, Life Sciences, […]

Apr 4, 2013 - by By Basil Waugh

Build it and they will come

Build it and they will come

New athletic facilities and partnerships make UBC a community sport magnet

Apr 3, 2013 - by Heather Amos

A missing link in Vancouver’s history

A missing link in Vancouver’s history

Shared past of Chinese farmers and Musqueam Nation unearthed by student Sarah Ling

Apr 3, 2013 - by Heather Amos

Earth to Commander Chris

Earth to Commander Chris

Student Eva Kwan keeps Canada’s favorite astronaut grounded

Apr 3, 2013 - by By Basil Waugh

First Nations advocate and eco-activist among honorary degree recipients

The University of British Columbia will honour advocates who have fought for human rights and the environment at this year’s spring graduation ceremonies. The Honourable Steven Point, Tzeporah Berman, Lee Lakeman, and Ian Stirling will receive honorary degrees from UBC’s Vancouver campus.

Mar 19, 2013

Engineering students demo ultra fuel-efficient cars

The UBC Supermileage Team will demonstrate two cars in advance of the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas competition for ultra energy-efficient vehicles

Mar 18, 2013

Coding for a cause: UBC computer science students stage first community hackathon

Fifty UBC Computer Science student volunteers partner with local non-profits this weekend to prototype software solutions at UBC’s inaugural Community Hackathon.

Mar 15, 2013

In their own words

In their own words

Students share what they value about meeting classmates from other cultures

Feb 6, 2013 - by Heather Amos

Kenyan Harsev Oshan is a third-year political science student and president of the Arts Undergraduate Society. Martin Dee Photograph

UBC’s global edge

International students are key to the university’s mandate

Feb 6, 2013 - by Heather Amos

UBC School of Community and Regional Planning student Katie O’Callaghan is a UBC-City of Vancouver Greenest City Scholar. Martin Dee Photograph

Idling on the job

Grad student helps the VPD to reduce squad car emissions

Feb 6, 2013 - by Salina Marshall

UBC MBA up 25 places in Financial Times Global MBA Ranking

Up 25 places over its 2012 ranking, the MBA at the University of British Columbia ranks 57th among the world’s top 100 MBA programs in the 2013 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking, published today.

Jan 28, 2013

UBC building wins prestigious Wallpaper* Magazine design award

Design and lifestyle magazine Wallpaper* has bestowed its 2013 ‘Best Lab’ award to the University of British Columbia’s new Pharmaceutical Sciences Building.

Jan 28, 2013

UBC Engineering hosts two competitions this week showcasing students’ design ingenuity

From all-terrain, remotely operated vehicles to concrete toboggans, UBC engineering students are competing this week in two competitions for marks and bragging rights. Media are invited to cover both events.

Jan 23, 2013

Film produced by UBC student goes to Sundance

A UBC student who helped make The Corporation an international hit film has executive produced a powerful documentary that will premiere at next week’s Sundance Film Festival.

Jan 9, 2013

Inclusive U

How UBC is working to provide access and positive experiences for students with developmental disabilities.

Dec 5, 2012 - by Heather Amos