Updates, news and stories

Refreshing our strategic plan in 2024/25

A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor

From UBC to Paris: Supporting athletes at the 2024 Olympics 

The 2024 Olympics takes place in Paris from July 26 to August 11. Along with the 10,500 athletes, a team of 45,000 volunteers is needed to make the world’s biggest sporting event a success. Among the volunteers heading to Paris are two faculty members and a staff member from UBC, each playing a vital role in the success and well-being of the athletes. 

Proteins and fats can drive insulin production for some, paving way for tailored nutrition

Judy Rogers appointed as UBC’s 20th Chancellor

A message from Bill Sundhu, Interim Chair, UBC Board of Governors

Appointment of Dr. Lalitha Raman-Wilms as Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Lalitha Raman-Wilms has been appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences for a five-year term, commencing October 1, 2024.

5 tips for staying cool at home without air conditioning

Dr. Melanie Stewart appointed UBC’s new Vice-President, External Relations

Appointment of Dr. Suzie Currie as next Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation

Appointment of Dr. Jan Hare as Dean, Faculty of Education

Please note: this message was issued to UBC Vancouver. Read the UBC Okanagan message hereWe are pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Hare has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Education for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2024.

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Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer — and how to test for it — using AI

Call for proposals for Emerging Media Lab projects

Faculty members at UBC Vancouver are invited to submit a proposal to work with the Emerging Media Lab team to explore how to incorporate technologies (such as virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, etc.) into teaching, learning or research projects.UBC’s Emerging Media Lab is an experimental lab space where faculty, staff, and students from all disciplines collaborate to evolve learning by creating tools and techniques using emerging media technologies.The deadline for submitting project proposals is July 15.