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Is there something in the air? These UBC researchers want to know

Update on UBC’s initiatives to address anti-racism

A message from Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students; Ananya Mukherjee Reed, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan

Santa Ono’s blog: Extending the SkyTrain to UBC

In his latest blog post, Santa Ono talks about the push for progress on a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project: the extension of rapid transit to the Vancouver campus. Read more

Proverbial wolf can’t blow down modern timber high-rises, says UBCO researchers

Research in focus: Heather Higo

Heather is a BeeSCI Project Field Manager in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. Find out what inspires her work in bee research, and how the BeeSCI project is using cutting edge science to address a real-world problem — improving the health of honey bees.

Help admit the incoming 2021 class

Announcing Prof. Rachel Fernandez as Associate Vice-President, Research & Innovation

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Fernandez as Associate Vice-President, Research & Innovation, effective March 15, 2021.

Inclusive Teaching @ UBC: Maximizing success in diverse classrooms

New national survey finds Canadians’ mental health eroding as pandemic continues

Supporting our students over the Winter Session break

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

Paid leave for staff between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

As you may be aware, certain UBC staff are eligible for paid leave during the university’s seasonal closure — the three normal working days between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. This year’s seasonal closure falls on Dec. 29, 30, and 31, 2020.