Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCVFebruary 8, 2024 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
Global contest aims to predict peak bloom dates for cherry blossoms
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UBCOFebruary 8, 2024 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
Powerful answers to energy questions may be blowing in the wind
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UBCV & UBCOFebruary 6, 2024 | UBC Bulletin | Faculty & Staff
Launching a search for a new Vice-President, External Relations
I am writing to let you know that UBC has embarked on a search for a new Vice-President, External Relations. The current Vice-President, Robin Ciceri, has completed her term and will transition into retirement this summer.The Vice-President, External Relations, reports to the President and has responsibility for providing strategic leadership for university communications and issues management, government relations and community engagement, ceremonies and events, campus and community planning, as well as the Learning Exchange and Robson Square.
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UBCVFebruary 6, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
LFS Dean Rickey Yada moving to University of Alberta in October
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UBCVFebruary 6, 2024 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Confronting capitalism and colonialism
During Black History Month, learn more about research that sheds light on the Black community’s history and achievements to gain an understanding and appreciation of Black history’s diverse perspectives and experiences.
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UBCV & UBCOFebruary 5, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
UBC United Way campaign raises almost half a million dollars for BC communities
Every fall, UBC comes together in support of our community through the annual UBC United Way Campaign. We are pleased to share that this year’s campaign was no exception. We demonstrated our commitment to building stronger communities by:
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UBCOFebruary 5, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Become a Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador at UBC Okanagan
Faculty and staff at UBC Okanagan are invited to apply to become a Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador and make a positive impact on their colleagues' wellbeing.The Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador program supports the Human Resources Workplace Health and Wellbeing Services team to embed wellbeing practices within UBC workplaces by:
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UBCOFebruary 2, 2024 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
UBCO researchers study how prolonged sitting can impact children’s brains
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UBCOFebruary 1, 2024 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
Can flowers, planted to attract pollinators, benefit neighbouring crops?
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UBCV & UBCOFebruary 1, 2024 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Get active this February with Move UBC
Move UBC is an annual university-wide initiative in February to encourage faculty, staff and the wider university community to reduce time spent being inactive. During Move UBC this month, find out about: The benefits of moving more and breaking up sedentary behaviourTips for fitting physical activity into your dayEvents and initiativesLearn more
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UBCOJanuary 30, 2024 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
How exercise can boost cancer treatment and recovery
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UBCVJanuary 30, 2024 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
Not in my backyard: City councillors who represent the most homeowners tend to reject large housing projects