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UBC Evolve Passive House

Faculty and staff housing targeting Passive House certification opens at UBC 

Faculty and staff rental housing at UBC’s Vancouver campus has evolved, with the first residents moving into their new homes at one of Canada’s largest residential buildings targeting Passive House certification. 

Aug 22, 2022

The University of British Columbia is expanding its presence south of the Fraser River with the $70-million purchase of a property in Surrey. This artistic rendering depicts what the UBC site at the intersection of King George Boulevard and Fraser Highway in Surrey could look like.

UBC expanding presence in Surrey with $70M land acquisition

The University of British Columbia is expanding its presence south of the Fraser River with the $70-million purchase of a property in Surrey.

Nov 2, 2021

Dr. Robert H. Lee

Statement on passing of Robert H. Lee

It is with deep sadness and a great sense of loss that we learned of the passing of Dr. Robert (Bob) H. Lee, CM, OBC, former Chancellor of UBC and Chairman of UBC Properties Trust on February 19, 2020. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to Bob’s family on behalf of the entire UBC community; he will be deeply missed.

Feb 20, 2020

Peter Smailes. Credit: Paul Joseph/UBC

UBC announces new vice-president, finance and operations

The University of British Columbia’s Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Peter Smailes as the new vice-president, finance and operations.

Jul 17, 2018

Small town feeling, big town pulse

Small town feeling, big town pulse

In less than ten years, UTown@UBC has grown from sleepy outpost to a thriving community.

Sep 5, 2013 - by Basil Waugh

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