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Counting the days: A new way to measure disaster impact

UBC sociology researchers have developed a new way to measure the burden that disasters place on communities: person-days under evacuation.Traditional disaster metrics focus on property damage or immediate casualties, whereas this measurement calculates how many people face displacement and for how long, thereby painting a clearer picture of the human cost of disasters.Learn more

Staff in focus: Sam Gannaway

From creative TV producer in the UK to the university’s Copyright and Permissions Assistant at UBC Library, get to know Sam—a self-described mischievous, gracious, and self-effacing adventurer.

Inviting proposals for the 2025 Continuous Learning Advancement Fund

UBC Vancouver faculty members are invited to submit letters of intent (LOI) for Continuous Learning Advancement Fund (CLAF) projects for 2025 funding.CLAF supports the creation, renewal and expansion of non-degree learning opportunities at UBC Vancouver, to help increase the university’s capacity to serve continuous learners in British Columbia.

Lingít: a love language for community—Children of the Taku Society and UBCO partner to document language reclamation and resilience

Indigenous language in B.C. is facing a critical state of emergency, largely due to historical Canadian government policies aimed at assimilating Indigenous peoples into English-speaking, non- Indigenous society. However, located in northern B.C., the Children of the Taku, a non-profit society working to protect the land, culture and language of the Taku River Tlingit People, is leading a revival of their language.

What Trump’s climate policies mean for Canada—and what we can do next

UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2025

UBC is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2025 for the 18th year. This special designation recognizes employers in British Columbia that lead as exceptional places to work and offer employees the most progressive and forward-thinking programs and resources.   

From lawns to living ecosystems: UBC’s campus embraces biodiversity, climate resilience, and cultural connection

At UBC’s Vancouver campus, a transformation is underway where manicured lawns are being reimagined as thriving ecosystems, blending biodiversity with cultural significance.

Teaching in focus: Johannah Black

As an educator in the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office, Johannah teaches consent, bystander intervention, trauma-informed approaches, and respectful communication. She fosters a collaborative learning environment by inviting learners to share ideas and feedback, challenging themselves and the world around them.

Bringing Indigenous ways of knowing to neuroscience

UBC researchers are working with Indigenous scholars and communities to bring Indigenous perspectives into brain science. Their work aims to open up new pathways for treating mental health and neurological conditions that are centered on collaboration, respect and self-determination.

Only seven out of 100 people worldwide receive effective treatment for their mental health or substance-use disorders

Talk ‘n’ Textiles workshops teach participants how to weave, creating space to build community