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- 15 UBC community members among new Order of Canada appointees – December 2025On December 31, 2025, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada. We are proud that fifteen of the most recent appointments have ties to UBC, as current… Read more: 15 UBC community members among new Order of Canada appointees – December 2025
- UBC Tribute to Robert Hung Ngai Ho, C.M., O.B.C. (LL.D.’12)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… Read more: UBC Tribute to Robert Hung Ngai Ho, C.M., O.B.C. (LL.D.’12)
- Holiday greetings from UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Benoit-Antoine BaconAs 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.
- Canada’s research strength is world-class—now we need to all pull in the same directionOriginally 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… Read more: Canada’s research strength is world-class—now we need to all pull in the same direction
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