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CBC Early Edition: UBC President Arvind Gupta talks shop

CBC Early Edition: UBC President Arvind Gupta talks shop

UBC President Arvind Gupta discusses his new role as the university’s leader and the enthusiasm of today’s young people on CBC Early Edition.
“I felt all my life if you believe things need to be done, you should be the first to raise your hand,” said Gupta.

UBC prepares for big jump in speech-language pathology students

UBC prepares for big jump in speech-language pathology students

Professor Arvind Gupta attended the Sept. 16 announcement about expansion of the university’s speech-language pathology program.

UBC Thunderbirds Homecoming

UBC Thunderbirds Homecoming

Professor Arvind Gupta joined the biggest UBC football crowd in over 10 years as the defending Canada West champion Calgary Dinos rained on UBC’s Homecoming weekend on Saturday with a 59-11 win over the Thunderbirds.

International Scholars Find Their Place

International Scholars Find Their Place

Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows come from all over the world to pursue innovative research, explore advanced interdisciplinary learning and contribute to UBC’s diverse, intercultural community.

The Robots Are Coming

The Robots Are Coming

Robots have arrived at UBC! Find out how students are engineering them on land, at sea and in the air.

Entrepreneurship For All

Entrepreneurship For All

The Entrepreneurship 101 class gives any student the ability to profit from their passion. Find out who has.

Global News: UBC’s new president sets high goals in installation ceremony (video)

Global News: UBC’s new president sets high goals in installation ceremony (video)

The installation of UBC’s new president is profiled on Global News.

Vancouver Sun: University of B.C. boss hates missed opportunities (with video)

Vancouver Sun: University of B.C. boss hates missed opportunities (with video)

UBC President Arvind Gupta is profiled by the Vancouver Sun.

“Universities are in a unique position to engage in [societal] debate, to lead that debate and to think outside the box on some of these issues,” Gupta said. “There is a real appreciation now that research has both short-term and long-term impacts and makes the world a better place. For a research university like UBC, this is a huge opportunity.”

Installation of UBC’s 13th President

Installation of UBC’s 13th President

Dear colleagues and friends,

I am delighted to be formally installed today as the 13th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia (UBC). I look forward to working with you, our community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as the many friends of UBC across Canada and around the world.

Installation Ceremony

Installation Ceremony

Watch the Installation Ceremony of Professor Gupta as UBC’s 13th President and Vice Chancellor.

New scholarship would strengthen Canada

New scholarship would strengthen Canada

UBC President Arvind Gupta proposes a national exchange program as a way to reinforce Canadian identity in a submission to The Globe and Mail.

New president welcomes largest ever first-year class

New president welcomes largest ever first-year class

UBC is set to welcome more than 8,000 first-year students this fall.

Arvind Gupta : The Man behind the Vision

Arvind Gupta : The Man behind the Vision

Interview with Darpan Magazine.

UBC Hosts the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games

UBC Hosts the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games

Join in the celebrations and support 1,500 athletes from across Canada, July 8-12.

First Nations Welcoming Ceremony

First Nations Welcoming Ceremony

Incoming UBC President Arvind Gupta was ceremoniously welcomed and honored by coastal First Nation ambassadors on July 2.

UBC’s Past Presidents

UBC’s Past Presidents

From Frank Wesbrook to Stephen Toope, UBC’s twelve previous presidents have all shaped the UBC we know today.

A letter from Prof. Toope to members of the UBC community

A letter from Prof. Toope to members of the UBC community

As Paula and I prepare to move out of Norman MacKenzie House, I simply want to take a moment of your time to say thank you.

Of Truth and Reconciliation

Of Truth and Reconciliation

All great achievements are the product of commitment. Learn more about aboriginal engagement at UBC by exploring this story from the Connected by Commitment 2013-2014 Annual Report.

The Impact of Transformation

The Impact of Transformation

World-changing research on clean water, safe infrastructure and public health in India and Canada.