UBC

  • Why tuition is not being reduced at UBC

    Why tuition is not being reduced at UBC

    Tuition supports UBC by funding the university’s core expenses, including faculty and staff salaries, student financial aid, student services, libraries, information technology, infrastructure investment, and administration across both campuses.

  • UBC declares climate emergency and moves forward on two key divestment initiatives

    UBC declares climate emergency and moves forward on two key divestment initiatives

    The University of British Columbia has today joined communities and organizations around the world in declaring a climate emergency.

  • Behind the scenes with UBC’s gardeners

    Behind the scenes with UBC’s gardeners

    Every year, UBC’s campus erupts in bloom, from delicate cherry blossoms and magnificent magnolias to brightly coloured alliums and richly scented lilacs. It’s not just the work of Mother Nature that’s responsible for bringing the university landscape to life. A dedicated staff of 35 gardeners, arborists and horticulturists, divided into five crews, work year-round to…

  • UBC campuses ready for snow

    UBC campuses ready for snow

    On the Vancouver campus, the Building Operations group has equipped its vehicles for winter weather. More than 50 people are working to clear the campus as quickly as possible.

  • Mindfulness at work: UBC study first to uncover positive benefits for teams

    Mindfulness at work: UBC study first to uncover positive benefits for teams

    Challenges and differences in opinion are inevitable when working in a team. But new research from the UBC Sauder School of Business has found that some of these conflicts can be reduced – or even avoided – through team mindfulness.

  • UBC receives $4.9 million for global Buddhist academic network

    UBC receives $4.9 million for global Buddhist academic network

    The University of British Columbia will lead an international network of universities to advance the study of Buddhism and East Asian cultures, thanks to a $4.9-million donation from the China-based Liuzu Temple of Chan Buddhism.