It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Robert Hung Ngai Ho, C.M., O.B.C., honorary UBC alumnus and generous patron of Buddhist studies. On behalf of UBC, I extend heartfelt condolences to his wife Greta, his sons Robert and Kevin, his entire family and all those whose lives he touched. Robert […]
As we head into the holiday season, I want to thank the entire UBC community—for your dedication, creativity, and care—and the Province of British Columbia for its continued partnership and support.
Originally published November 5, 2025 in The Hill Times Canada is at an inflection point. Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work and learn. Global alliances and supply chains are being reshaped by competition over technology and talent. Climate change is redrawing the map of our economy. Our population is aging faster than our systems […]
At the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, UBC President and university-industry partnership leaders explore how collaboration can fuel growth and opportunity UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon joined business, government and industry leaders at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT) on Oct. 15 for a conversation on how purposeful partnerships between universities, industry, […]
This message was sent to faculty, staff and students in Vancouver and the Okanagan. I am pleased to announce that the Board of Governors and the Vancouver and Okanagan Senates have endorsed UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030 The plan was developed through extensive community input and was informed by a long-term visioning process that looked ahead to […]
Welcome Back Message From Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon
We are proud that nine of the most recent appointments to the Order of Canada have ties to UBC, as faculty members and alumni.
As the 2024-25 academic year comes to a close, I also want to offer my heartfelt congratulations and sincere thanks to every member of the UBC community for another strong year under what remain challenging circumstances. You make UBC great and your work is deeply appreciated.
On April 26, a senseless attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver left at least 11 people dead and injured many others. It is shocking that a tragedy of this scale and violence could happen right here in our city, and our thoughts are with everyone who has suffered loss on this dreadful day. At this very […]
This message was sent to faculty, staff and students in Vancouver and the Okanagan. Last September, UBC launched a process to refresh its strategic plan in order to better define the university’s long-term vision and establish priorities and actions, largely focused on our academic and research mission, for the next three to five years. Since […]
UBC gratefully honours the life of our friend Peter Wall, one of Vancouver’s leading land developers and philanthropists. The word “visionary” is often used to describe successful leaders. In the case of Peter, “prescient” might be an even more accurate descriptor. His willingness to invest in the future and to see the potential in people […]
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of David McLean, OBC, LLD ’94, a remarkable business leader and ardent supporter of UBC. On behalf of the entire university, I would like to offer to my sincere condolences to David’s wife Brenda and the entire family. After moving from Alberta to Vancouver, […]
This message was sent to faculty, staff and students in Vancouver and the Okanagan. In September, UBC launched a process to refresh its strategic plan in order to better define the university’s long-term vision and establish priorities and actions, focusing on our academic and research mission, for the next three to five years. Throughout the […]