Join me on Thursday, September 12 in Vancouver and Monday, September 16 in the Okanagan for the 2013 President’s Town Hall or watch the live webcast.
I am pleased to announce that the University of British Columbia has concluded an unprecedented, five-year strategic cooperation agreement with China’s Chongqing government.
The University of British Columbia and the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation today welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of York, KG.
The Coat of Arms has been an integral part of the university since its 1915 inception by UBC’s first president Frank Wesbrook. It has now been restored to its original splendor and elegance in time for our new-look 2013 graduation. While the elements and the meaning of the Coat of Arms have not changed, the […]
Presidents and students from universities around the world will be at the University of British Columbia May 8-10 to explore the impact of new technology on learning and research for the annual meeting and presidential symposium of Universitas 21 (U21).
Twenty-five years ago, the First Nations House of Learning was established, and 20 years ago, the Longhouse was built to house it. Both were among the first of their kind in North America.
I had the pleasure today to announce that the University of British Columbia has entered into a new and innovative partnership with Alpha Technologies and Corvus Energy.
I am delighted to announce that the UBC Board of Governors has reappointed Ms. Lisa Castle, Vice-President Human Resources.
I met with Her Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce, Governor General of Australia today on her first visit to UBC.
The City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia released a KPMG study that shows a rail-based rapid transit system is needed to meet the corridor’s significant economic potential.
Today I attended the official opening of the multi-purpose Arts and Sciences Centre at UBC’s Okangan campus.
Since 2011, I have co-chaired a Canada West Task Force, comprised of university presidents and athletic directors from Canada West (CW). It was struck to develop proposals for restructuring competitive arrangements in CW and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS).
Today I joined Minister Ben Stewart and the UBC Okanagan community to celebrate the official opening for Engineering, Management and Education building at UBC’s Okanagan campus. This impressive high-tech building is designed to inspire students and produce extraordinary research collaboration and houses the School of Engineering, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Management and the College […]
A successful official visit to Chongqing, China has helped to solidify future partnerships and collaboration between the city of Chongqing and UBC.
On December 6, 2012 His Excellency, Gordon Campbell, Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland and Professor Stephen J. Toope welcomed Europe-based donors and friends to UBC’s start an evolution: London Celebration at Canada House.
A new $34-million UBC clean energy facility will generate clean heat and electricity for campus from renewable bioenergy
Prof. Toope welcomes everyone to the new academic year and provides an update on UBC’s current priorities in his Annual Letter
Positioning Canada as the academic and research destination of choice for Asia will help it thrive in the new global economy