June 24

Sulong UBC participates in downtown protest against G7, ‘US war machine’

Several members of Sulong UBC were among the 100+ demonstrators gathered for a protest against the G7 leadership on National Indigenous Peoples Day on Saturday afternoon, taking over some of downtown Vancouver’s busiest streets to call attention to various anti-imperialist issues a week after world leaders met at the high-stakes summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.

Spencer Izen with Photos by Saumya Kamra

June 17

Faculty of Arts launches penultimate draft of five-year strategic plan

Last month, the Faculty of Arts launched the second-to-final draft of its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan — closing a lengthy community consultation process and formalizing the goals and vision of the faculty.

Ava Cervas with Photos by Colin Angell

June 12

Council caps number of clubs, presents executive goals in June AMS meeting

AMS Council convened in the Michael Kingsmill Forum on June 11, hearing annual executive goals and placing a limit on the number of AMS chartered clubs.

Colin Angell with Photos by Sidney Shaw

June 2

St. John’s College slated for $560 million redevelopment, adding 1,338 beds

St. John’s College, a graduate residential college oriented towards global students, is looking to expand its facilities and capacity with a new redevelopment proposal.

Rose Jones with Illustrations by Miles Deacon

May 26

Newly opened Gordon B. Shrum building hopes to house global biotech innovation

The new Gordon B. Shrum building opened its doors last month as the new home for the School of Biomedical Engineering with hopes of being a catalyst for global bioengineering research while improving patient health.

Kayla Ocampo

May 17

Two Allard Law educators among 2024 BC King’s Counsel appointees

On May 6, two educators at the Peter A. Allard School of Law were appointed as King’s Counsel (KC) — one of the highest legal designations in the province.

Simon Jian

May 15

Vancouver Senate concludes year with approved curriculum proposals, academic freedom debate

Vancouver Senators met for the final time of the 2024/25 Academic Year to confer degrees, approve a variety of motions and continue debate on a proposed academic freedom policy.

Colin Angell

May 12

UBC Senate re-election concludes with Fontana joining previously-elected senators

Following a repeated election for student senator-at-large, Zarifa Nawar, Kareem Hassib, Ananya Gupta, Solomon Yi-Kieran and Drédyn Fontana won the five student senator-at-large seats for the upcoming year.

Spencer Izen and Colin Angell

May 12

AMS sued by removed VP AUA for wrongful termination

Previously removed VP academic and university affairs (AUA) Drédyn Fontana is suing the AMS for wrongful termination and aggravated damages.

Colin Angell and Aisha Chaudhry

May 5

A re-election is being held for Vancouver student Senator due to ballot error

Voting is open for the student senator-at-large re-election from May 2-9.

Colin Angell

May 5

As Lapu Lapu Day tragedy vigil is held on campus, mourners look to systemic change for healing

Campus community members gathered for a vigil yesterday afternoon in front of the UBC Bookstore to commemorate the victims and families affected by the Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy on April 26.

Spencer Izen and Lauren Kasowski with Photos by Sidney Shaw

April 29

2024/25 AMS Council concludes with code changes, next year's budget

AMS council met on April 26 for its final meeting of the term to vote on previously deliberated changes to AMS policies and next year's preliminary budget.

Colin Angell

April 28

Liberal Wade Grant wins Vancouver Quadra MP race

Wade Grant has been elected as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra in the 2025 Canadian Federal Election as member of the Liberal Party

Colin Angell

April 28

Vancouver mourns its 'darkest day' together after Lapu Lapu festival attack

Vancouverites came together on Sunday in grievance and commiseration following an attack at Lapu Lapu Day Festival that left 11 dead and many injured, described as the city’s "darkest day” by the interim police chief that morning.

Sidney Shaw, Colin Angell and Spencer Izen

April 17

Senators hear academic freedom policy update, discuss strategic plan refresh

Senate met last night to talk about an open letter concerning academic freedom, the strategic plan refresh and pass several motions.

Aisha Chaudhry