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External review of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

UBC community members among new Order of Canada appointees

UBC Okanagan partnerships fuel energy efficiency research for BC and beyond

With ‘beaker mugs’ and icicles, this glassblower raises money for charity in his daughter’s memory

UBC Okanagan research institute honoured with prestigious Renata Shearer Award

The Resilient Brain: A Journey from Birth to Old Age

Dr. Ainsley Carry, Vice President for Student Affairs, receives NASPA Pillar of the Profession award

Bears and berries: Researchers highlight critical role of grizzlies in huckleberry health

Holiday message from President Benoit-Antoine Bacon

Celebrating 10 years of the UBC Learning Exchange pop-up Tech Café

How an innovative free program bridges the digital divide, encourages transformative learning and builds skills in the Downtown Eastside.The UBC Learning Exchange, located in the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), offers a range of community-based programmes aimed at helping residents improve their lives through personal development and new social networks. It also supports faculty who wish to offer experiential learning opportunities to their students and researchers who want support with community-based research.

Adam Charania appointed UBC’s Vice-President, Human Resources

I am pleased to announce that Adam Charania has been appointed as Vice-President, Human Resources for a 5-year term, effective December 6, 2024.

Extension of appointment of Dr. Lesley Cormack as Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, UBC Okanagan

Please note: this message was issued to UBC Vancouver. Read the UBC Okanagan message here.