Updates, news and stories
A selection of updates, news and stories from across the university.
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UBCVOctober 30, 2023 | Research in focus | Faculty & Staff
Research in focus: Yue Qian
Having grown up in Wuhan, China, Yue Qian felt compelled to help people in her hometown by better understanding their experiences after the pandemic hit. Her research specifically examines how the pandemic affected the course of gender progress for women.
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UBCV & UBCOOctober 30 | Feature story | Faculty & Staff
Celebrating faculty and staff advancing sustainability at the university
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UBCV & UBCOOctober 30, 2023 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
How will you take part in this year's UBC United Way campaign?
UBC’s annual United Way campaign is currently underway until December, providing an opportunity for the UBC community to come together and raise funds for a great cause.United Way British Columbia is strengthening vital connections that support people in need in our local communities, across BC. All money raised will make a difference locally.There are a number of ways you can get involved in this year’s campaign:
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UBCOOctober 26, 2023 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
UBC Okanagan researchers work to be guardians of the city
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UBCVOctober 25, 2023 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
Biological fingerprints in soil show where diamond-containing ore is buried
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UBCOOctober 25, 2023 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
New UBCO study investigates if canine intervention therapy is gender inclusive
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UBCV & UBCOOctober 24, 2023 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
View photos from community welcome events for Dr. Bacon
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UBCVOctober 23, 2023 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
Public hearing on proposed amendments to UBC's Land Use Plan
Thank you to everyone who has participated in Campus Vision 2050 so far. The next step in the process is a legislatively required public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Use Plan for UBC Vancouver, which will be held on Nov. 7 online and in person. This is an opportunity for the university community to share comments, which will be considered by UBC's Board of Governors. Ahead of the public hearing, you can also attend an information session on Nov.
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UBCVOctober 23, 2023 | Leadership one-on-one | Faculty & Staff
Darren Dahl
Professor Darren Dahl was appointed Dean of the UBC Sauder School of Business in June 2022. In addition to Dean, he is the Innovate BC Professor in the Marketing and Behavioural Science Division, and is affiliated with the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group. When he arrived at UBC as a consumer behaviour PhD student in 1992, he could never have predicted his career trajectory which has seen him hold a number of roles including Senior Associate Dean, Faculty and Research; Senior Associate Dean, Faculty, and Director, Robert H. Lee Graduate School; and most recently, Senior Associate Dean – Special Projects (COVID Response). Professor Dahl has also received a number of awards including the Killam Research Award and a 3M Teaching Fellowship.
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UBCVOctober 20, 2023 | Media release | Faculty & Staff
How to forage for mushrooms – safely and legally – this fall
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UBCOOctober 19, 2023 | Media release | Staff
Advanced wildfire research could save billions, protect vital power supply
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UBCVOctober 19, 2023 | Announcement | Faculty & Staff
See highlights from Orange Shirt Day
Last month, UBC hosted activities and events for Orange Shirt Day (Sept. 30) to recognize and raise awareness about the history and consequences of the residential school system in Canada, and saw strong participation across the community.Take a moment to see highlights from the day, as well as view photos from this year’s intergenerational march in Vancouver.Find out more