UBC welcomes our 15th President and Vice-Chancellor
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Santa Ono has been named as the 15th President and Vice-Chancellor of UBC. Dr. Ono joins us from the University of Cincinnati (UC) in Ohio, where he has served as President since 2012. Prior to that, he served as the Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Provost at […]
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vancouver Sun: UBC president heads to China
Arvind Gupta looks to attract international students, but also to build partnerships, discuss social issues
Podcast: In Depth with Arvind Gupta on UBC’s second century
An in depth interview with Ian Austin from the Province Newspaper. UBC president Arvind Gupta discusses UBC’s second century.