Dr. Martha C. Piper’s statement on the attacks in France & Lebanon
To All Members of the UBC Community: Yesterday we witnessed another in the series of bombings, shootings, and mutilations that have recently targeted people around the world for their values and beliefs. The killings in Paris were especially terrible in the toll they took of young people who were gunned down at six different sites […]
Joint statement from UBC and UBC Faculty Association
Aug. 25, 2015 After collegial and congenial discussions, today the University of British Columbia, represented by Acting President Angela Redish, and the UBC Faculty Association, represented by President Mark MacLean, have agreed to a process to review the concerns raised by the Faculty Association in their letter of August 18, 2015. The parties have agreed […]
UBC positioned as global leader in quantum materials research with $66.5-million federal government investment
A $66.5-million investment from the Government of Canada—the largest government investment in a single UBC research program—will enhance UBC’s standing as a global leader in quantum matter research and help connect university research with industry.
Connected by Commitment 2014-2015 Annual Report
I am pleased to share the University of British Columbia’s Connected by Commitment 2014-2015 Annual Report.
HIV/AIDS: The work is far from finished
UBC and the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) will welcome more than 6,000 of the world’s leading HIV/AIDS experts to Vancouver next week for the 8th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment & Prevention.
UBC athletes participating in the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games
A Canadian record holder, field hockey siblings and one of the country’s top young swimmers are among the UBC Thunderbird athletes who will participate in the Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.
Vancouver Sun: B.C. shows fastest growth attracting university research dollars
B.C.’s research universities are showing the fastest growth in the country in federal research funding and are now second only to Quebec in per capita funding, the Research Universities Council of British Columbia has found.
Renowned quantum physicist joins UBC from Harvard as new Canada Excellence Research Chair
Prof. Gupta attended the announcement of quantum physicist Jennifer Hoffman joining UBC as its newest Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC). She joins a team of leading-edge quantum matter researchers at UBC, building a critical mass of expertise in this emerging field.
Renowned quantum physicist joins UBC from Harvard as new Canada Excellence Research Chair
UBC welcomed quantum physicist Jennifer Hoffman today as its newest Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC).
Health and sustainability promotion top priorities in Okanagan Charter
A new international charter was signed today by universities and colleges from around the world committed to bringing health promotion and sustainability into all their policies and practices.
UBC scientists receive nearly $33M in NSERC funding
Scientists across an array of faculties at UBC will receive a combined total of $32.7 million in grants, fellowships and scholarships, NSERC announced today.
Meeting with Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner
Today UBC President Arvind Gupta and Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner met to discuss transit, the regional economy, the Innovation Boulevard initiative and ways UBC can strengthen our connection with communities across the province.
UBC Rowing Legend Enters Hall of Fame
Frank Read inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
UBC Hosts First Canada-Mexico Forum on Higher Education, Innovation and Research
“I’m proud that UBC is partnering on this initiative and we are committed to acting as a catalyst for spurring greater Canada-Mexico engagement,” said UBC President Arvind Gupta.
UBC researcher gets grant to study link between pot, HIV/AIDS
Medical cannabis company donates $1 million to explore plant’s healing potential.
UBC celebrates last graduating class of its first century
Nearly 10,000 degrees conferred at graduation ceremonies in Vancouver and Kelowna.
2015 Spring Graduation Speech
Read Professor Gupta’s Spring Graduation speech.
Two major gifts aim to grow ranks of aboriginal health providers
UBC has received two $1-million donations to grow the number of aboriginal doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and other health professionals.