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Call for applications: Join UBC’s Accessibility Committee

UBC welcomes nine world-leading researchers through Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program

New UBC tool helps cities plant trees where they’re needed most

Dr. Hannu Larjava appointed Dean pro tem, Faculty of Dentistry

Turn your data challenge into a Master of Data Science Capstone Project

Do you have a data challenge you need help solving? Partner with a team of UBC Master of Data Science (MDS) students to turn your data into insights, tools or solutions.During the final two months of the program each May and June, teams of MDS students work with Capstone Project Partners to apply their skills in data analysis, programming, statistics and machine learning to help address real-world data challenges.Join the Sept. 18 information session to learn more about:

Foraging, fermenting, baking: Inside UBC Farm’s community workshops

UBC researchers awarded nearly $6 million through Canada Foundation for Innovation

Register for an upcoming ADHD Peer Support cohort

Help reduce traffic on Jump Start Residence Move-in Day

Each year, UBC Vancouver welcomes thousands of new students as they move into their assigned on-campus residence the week before classes begin.Similar to last year, Move-in Day for students participating in the Jump Start orientation program will take place on Tuesday, September 1. Students not participating in Jump Start move in on Saturday, September 5.

Staff in focus: Joanna Guan

As a residence advisor at UBC Vancouver, Joanna helps first-year students navigate university life and build a sense of community on campus. Their experience has sparked a passion for how well-designed spaces and infrastructure can help create healthier, more liveable communities.

UBC-developed 'wood foam' enters production as Indigenous-led pilot plant opens in Vancouver

Construction underway on new location for UBC Learning Exchange