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Prized T-shirt returned to UBC Bookstore after 42-year ordeal on Welsh rugby player

Most of us have a T-shirt relic from decades past, usually stuffed into the dark recesses of a drawer only to slowly fall to pieces or be tossed out by next of kin.

Feb 1, 2023

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B.C. universities team up to dress UBC grads after storm

The University of British Columbia’s first in-person graduation ceremonies since 2019 have hit an unexpected hurdle and won’t look the same as normal.

Nov 22, 2021

Mushrooms hold potential for sustainable building materials

Mushrooms hold potential for sustainable building materials

We slice them on pizza, toss them in salad and sauté them in stirfry. But have you ever thought about using mushrooms as furniture? According to the work of a team of researchers, the humble fungus is ready to leave the kitchen and take up a role as a building material.

Apr 19, 2016

Vancouver campus: All things new and beautiful

Vancouver campus: All things new and beautiful

UBC’s Vancouver campus on Point Grey is a treasure trove for architecture enthusiasts. Here is a look at what’s new, just in time for the 2014 winter session

Aug 11, 2014

Students seeing significant reduction in cost of course materials this fall

Students seeing significant reduction in cost of course materials this fall

UBC has reduced the cost of course packs sold through the UBC Bookstore. Students will realize average savings of 33 per cent.

Sep 11, 2013