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UBCO researcher studies alternatives to fossil fuel derived energy

As many nations work to go green, a significant question remains unanswered: how can the world decarbonize energy supplies in a sustainable, efficient and economically viable manner? Dr. Robert Godin, an assistant professor of Green Chemistry in UBC Okanagan’s Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, is working to find the answer.

Protecting our future health

UBC researchers are on a mission to understand how biological, social, and environmental factors interact to make us more susceptible to climate change. Their findings could hold the key to better health for everyone — starting with our most at-risk communities. A few summers ago, during British Columbia’s worst-ever wildfire season, Dr. Sarah Henderson began to receive worried messages from the families and friends of people with dementia.

Dr. Andrea Esteves appointed Dean pro tem, Faculty of Dentistry

Letter from the President

Hear from Deborah Buszard, UBC's Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, in her Summer 2023 letter to the community. Read more

UBC Library collaborates with The Paper Trail project to launch new digital archive

UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC), in partnership with The Paper Trail project team, has launched a digital archival collection of identity papers known as Chinese Immigration (C.I.) certificates created through Canada’s Chinese Immigration Act.

Dr. Larry Lynd appointed as Dean pro tem, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

UBC faculty appointed to the 2023 Order of Canada

On June 30, 2023, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada is one of Canada's highest civilian honours. Its Companions, Officers and Members take to heart the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM ("They desire a better country").  The Order of Canada was created in 1967 to honour people whose service shapes our society, whose innovations ignite our imaginations, and whose compassion unites our communities.

How to protect yourself from Lyme disease in the outdoors

Community connections improve family and child wellbeing

Researchers and Indigenous partners are confirming the strength of community by melding empirical data with lived experience. Through a culturally-relevant collaboration with members of Indigenous organizations, Dr. Judy Gillespie hopes to use cultural strengths and community-based approaches to improve child and family wellbeing, and combat the destructive legacy of colonial relationships with First Nation peoples.

Simon Bates appointed Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning, at UBC Vancouver

It is my pleasure to announce that Professor Simon Bates has been appointed as Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (AVP), Teaching and Learning, for a five-year term starting July 1, 2024.

30-second bio: Jorden Harvey

As a support analyst for the Department of Research Computing at UBC Okanagan, Jorden delights in getting a sneak peek at some of the innovative and incredible research across the university.