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  • UBC welcomes nine world-leading researchers through Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program (Phase 1)

    UBC welcomes nine world-leading researchers through Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program (Phase 1)

    Their work will strengthen Canada’s research capacity, train future talent and drive innovation in areas critical to global competitiveness.

  • Sunflowers’ invisible colours help them attract bees and adapt to drought

    Sunflowers’ invisible colours help them attract bees and adapt to drought

    It turns out sunflowers are more than just a pretty face: the ultraviolet colours of their flowers not only attract pollinators, but also help the plant regulate water loss, according to new UBC research.

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    Construction underway on new location for UBC Learning Exchange

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