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New deep diamond and barium minerals named after UBC researchers

Meet UBC’s head groundskeeper preparing the National Soccer Development Centre for the world stage

Cut, Paste, Print: How UBC Library is making space for zine culture across both campuses

Research in focus: Sioban Tatara

Name:Sioban TataraMy pronouns:she/herTitle:Research Intervention CoordinatorFaculty/Department/Unit:Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical TherapyLocation:VancouverYear I started working at UBC:2022

Lowering barriers to learning for all: How TLEF teams are advancing accessibility through Universal Design for Learning

Meet the founders coming out of the Venture Founder program

Call for letters of intent for Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Transformation projects

Faculty at UBC Vancouver are invited to submit letters of intent (LOI) for Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Transformation projects. Letters of intent for the 2027/28 round of funding must be submitted by 3:00 pm on July 16, 2026.About Large TLEF Transformation projects

Update on new accessibility resources at UBC

UBC welcomes 45 scholars in first wave of Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards

Applications open for the UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund

The UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund supports departments and units at UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, as part of our commitment to the Okanagan Charter to become a health and wellbeing-promoting institution, as outlined in UBC's Wellbeing Strategic Framework. This year, up to $5,000 per project is available to advance three special focus areas:  

Staff in focus: Sukhbir Goraya

As a delivery manager for UBC IT, Sukhbir (or Sunny) leads the team that connects, updates, and maintains the main software applications across the university. Find out why he believes emotional intelligence is a key life skill.

UBC launches food prescription program with gift from RBC