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UBC delegation of ten going to COP27

UBC’s largest ever delegation of students, faculty, and staff will attend the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, this November.  Find out more

UBCO team examines the roots of great wine tourism

Open call for applications: Community-University Engagement Support Fund

The Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund is a program that builds partnerships and pursues shared projects with BC community organizations, supporting the partners behind collaborative research, teaching and learning projects that benefit communities across the province.

UBC Library digitizes rare collection of World War II-era kamishibai plays

Update on Kelowna Regional Transit service disruption

Rella Ng appointed as new Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar

I am pleased to announce that Rella Ng is joining UBC in November as the new Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar. Ms. Ng is currently the Registrar at Douglas College. Prior to that, she served as Associate Registrar, Information, Records & Registration Services at Simon Fraser University. She also previously held several leadership roles within Enrolment Services at UBC.

University Counsel Hubert Lai, K.C., recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada

University Counsel Hubert Lai, K.C. has been voted as Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in 2022.  Winners are chosen for their recent efforts to influence public opinion, help shape the law, contribute to the strength and quality of legal services, or have an impact within the justice community or government.  

Multiple Indigenous-focused initiatives receive UBC funding to help advance rights of Indigenous peoples

A diverse range of Indigenous-focused projects will receive a significant funding boost this month to help transform innovative and impactful ideas into reality. Through the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund (ISI Fund), UBC has committed a total of $4 million this academic year to helping advance the rights of Indigenous peoples as well as the crucial journey towards meaningful reconciliation.

National day of mourning in honour of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19

A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor

Two UBC faculty members receive Royal Society of Canada awards

Two UBC faculty members are among the recipients of the Royal Society of Canada's 2022 Awards. RSC Awards celebrate outstanding contributions from across disciplines and across generations. Dr. Kimberley Brownlee (Philosophy, UBCV) – Kitty Newman Memorial Award (For outstanding contributions from an emerging scholar in the field of philosophy)

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