UBC President to Establish Athletics Advisory Committee
UBC President Arvind Gupta today announced plans to establish an Advisory Committee to help strengthen UBC Athletics & Recreation.
2014 Fall Graduation Speech
Read UBC’s President Arvind Gupta’s address to the graduating Class of 2014
UBC named partner in national Industrial Biocatalysis Network
The University of British Columbia is part of a new research initiative aimed at upgrading the sustainability of Canada’s industrial sector.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Launch New USL Pro Team at UBC
Whitecaps FC announced the launch of Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2), the club’s USL PRO team that will begin play in the spring of 2015.
Founding Google investor donates $7.5 million to UBC computer science
Thanks to UBC alumnus Dr. David Cheriton, who has donated $7.5 million to UBC, computational thinking could soon become like reading and writing – a skill all students can acquire.
Future of Okanagan and UBC directly linked: university president
Arvind Gupta tells Chamber audience that region is integral to UBC’s success
UBC Thunderbird Athletics is the most successful university program in Canada
That’s a sweeping statement, but an accurate one – and something that should make every UBC fan proud.
A vision of Metro Vancouver’s health care future links Innovation Boulevard to a Knowledge Corridor
In a recent article in the Vancouver Sun, Arvind Gupta says a rapid transit link joining UBC to Surrey’s ‘boulevard’ would drive innovation.
Report: B.C. University Degree a Good Investment
The Research Universities Council of B.C. released a report regarding employment outcomes for students.
Creative Education; Disruptive Innovation: Vancouver Institute Lecture
Read UBC President Arvind Gupta’s lecture to the Vancouver Institute on universities role in enhancing social and economic productivity.
UBC puts $26.9M to work for 70 research projects
In a visit from Andrew Wilkinson, Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services today UBC profiled some of the research benefiting from close to $27M for 70 research infrastructure projects in 2014.
UBC President raises the university’s profile in India during trade mission
Arvind Gupta announces $250,000 in scholarships for Indian students, promotes student exchange and partnerships
From Here Special – Arvind Gupta
Prof. Arvind Gupta sits down to talk with UBCO-TV.
Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships
The Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships present an exciting opportunity to increase support for student learning, international engagement and student accessibility at UBC.
Live life safer with UBCO technology
UBC Okanagan has received $3.8 million from the federal government for STAR, the Survive and Thrive Applied Research Facility, which will help develop technology to be used by soldiers and emergency personnel.
The binner takes it all
A conference on binning is one way UBC’s Learning Exchange, now in its 15th year, is connecting with Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Innovation Strategy to Boost BC’s Knowledge-Intensive Economy
During his October 1 keynote address to the Vancouver Board of Trade, Professor Arvind Gupta introduced a five-point innovation agenda.
Major Entrance Scholarships Reception
Prof. Arvind Gupta welcomed incoming Major Entrance Scholarship winners to UBC at a reception at his home on Sept. 15.
Canadian diamond pioneer donates $9.1 million for Alzheimer’s research
The University of British Columbia’s quest to understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease is being bolstered intellectually and technologically.
New president pledges to boost UBC research excellence
New President Arvind Gupta urged the university community to build on the efforts of past leaders that helped make UBC one of the top 25 public universities in the world.