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Be a voice for campus safety

UBC Vancouver Campus Security is taking a look at its services and organizational model to better understand how it can meet the needs of a rapidly changing community. One part of this review will be an engagement process with the UBC community. As part of this process, you will be able to take an online survey, book a one-on-one interview, send in a formal email submission, and attend dialogue sessions with representatives of groups with a particular interest in campus security. The engagement process will run until Apr. 18.

UBC Okanagan becoming a world leader in disaster resiliency

When earthquakes shake buildings to the ground anywhere in the world, Dr. Lisa Tobber can’t look away. As a structural engineering researcher at UBC Okanagan who specializes in disaster resiliency, Dr. Tobber instead leans into the chaos. There is too much to learn, she says, and there is much to do to prevent the next tragedy—and they can be prevented.

Research in focus: Fabio Mologni

Fabio is a researcher at UBC Okanagan's Department of Biology, exploring the impact of invasive plant species and how modern humans are distributed on islands. Find out what motivates Fabio to do this work.

New UBC water treatment zaps ‘forever chemicals’ for good

UBC’s search for a new President and Vice-Chancellor

A message from The Honourable Steven Point, Chancellor and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racism

Robert Janke appointed Interim Chief Librarian, UBC Okanagan

Naomi Klein on the future of climate justice

Announcing recipients of UBC's 2022 Faculty Research Awards

The Faculty Research Awards recognize the research excellence and scholarly achievements of faculty from across all disciplines, ranging from the applied sciences and medicine to the social sciences and humanities. Winners are selected by UBC’s Faculty Research Award Committee and recipients span from early career researchers to senior members of faculty.

External Review of the Faculty of Science, UBC Vancouver

External reviews are conducted periodically to ensure that UBC’s Faculties and Administrative Units are supporting the university’s academic mission. In April, the Faculty of Science will undergo an external review as part of this process.

UBC Vancouver – Submit a nomination for the Sustainability Leadership Awards by Apr. 3

Recognize the outstanding achievements of your colleagues in Vancouver who have demonstrated their commitment to reducing climate change, reversing biodiversity loss, transforming to circular economies and creating more resilient communities. The deadline to submit your nomination is April 3. All submissions will be reviewed against the following criteria:

Cherry picking the best spots to enjoy Vancouver’s blooms

As spring nears, Vancouverites look forward to the annual display of cherry blossoms that blanket streets and parks throughout the city. Hear more from Douglas Justice, Associate Director of Horticulture and Collections at the UBC Botanical Garden, about how the recent cold snap may affect this year’s blossoms and how these trees have become so iconic in Vancouver.