UBC awarded $20M in funding for research infrastructure
UBC received over $20 million in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to enhance current research facilities with new equipment.
President Gupta Speaks With UBC Communicators Network
On May 28, 2015, Professor Arvind Gupta spoke with communications staff about his vision and asked the group for ideas on how to promote effective two-way communication at UBC.
UBC Aboriginal MD program meets goal five years ahead of schedule
Long before the training wheels on her first bicycle were removed, Lee-Anna Huisman had her sights set on the road ahead.
UBC’s Centennial
The official launch of UBC’s Centennial, combined with the opening of the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, will take place on September 30, 2015 – 100 years to the day since we welcomed our first class of 379 students.
President’s Academic Advisory Committee
The Academic Advisory Committee engages distinguished faculty in conversation and debate about topics key to the research and learning mission of UBC.
President Arvind Gupta’s Hot Lunch address to staff in Vancouver
On April 29, UBC’s President attended a sold-out Staff Hot Lunch event at St. John’s College.
State of the art baseball training facility coming to UBC
A state of the art training facility will soon be a reality for the UBC Thunderbirds baseball program and players across the Lower Mainland, thanks to an anonymous $3.5 million donation.
Prof. Anne Gorsuch, Deputy to the President: University Affairs.
Prof. Anne Gorsuch serves as Deputy to the President: University Affairs. She provides high-level strategic support and advice for the President, working closely with other senior administrators, deans, faculty, and students to support the development and implementation of academic strategy. She also facilitates communication between UBC Faculties, Departments and the President’s Office. Prof. Gorsuch is committed to […]
UBC welcomes federal budget initiatives for research universities
The federal budget introduced today includes a range of initiatives that will benefit Canada’s post-secondary sector and research institutions.
Interview with the Ubyssey
The Ubyssey sat down with UBC president Arvind Gupta as he nears the end of his first year in office.
Vancouver Sun Op-Ed: A New Era of Engagement in China
Upon returning from China, UBC President Arvind Gupta writes about the nation’s unprecedented level of meaningful two-way engagement.
Thank you to VP Finance Search Committee
On behalf of the Board of Governors and the UBC community, I would like to thank the members of our Search Committee for the Vice President of Finance role. The committee has completed a rigorous recruitment and selection process for this vitally important role. Here are the members: • Joaquin Acevedo, UBC Student (Vancouver) • […]
UBC receives $23 million for 23 Canada Research Chairs
University of British Columbia research received a $23.2 million boost in support of 23 Canada Research Chairs working in medicine, psychology, engineering, biology and more.
UBC and Chinese universities sign landmark agreements on research, joint degrees and student exchange
The University of British Columbia has signed an unprecedented number of partnerships with leading Chinese universities that are expected to pave the way for greater academic and cultural exchange between Canada and China.
UBC Arts on Air Interview
Ira Nadel and UBC Arts On Air producers met with Arvind Gupta in February.
UBC applauds federal funding for thirty meter telescope
The Thirty Meter Telescope will be the most advanced and powerful telescope on Earth.
UBC and Chongqing Municipality pledge $1.1 million for student exchange
The program will support graduate and undergraduate students in pursuing short-term research or studies at UBC or in Chongqing universities.
UBC Student Leader Recognition Event
UBC President Arvind Gupta thanked UBC student leaders for their service to the University
“your evolution” Finalists Revealed
Public encouraged to vote on projects making a positive change in the world