UBC will continue to communicate weather related exam cancellations in the same manner as last year, with students and faculty notified by UBC’s social media channels, including UBC’s main and media relations X (formerly Twitter) accounts, Facebook and website.
The UBC Commuter Student Hostel has changed locations to šxʷhəleləm̓s tə k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬ student residence and now only offers a private accommodation option for $69 per night.
UBC is sending a ten person delegation to the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30–December 12.
Marine Drive residents are now able to access commonsblock services overnight, reversing the earlier change.
The AMS recently updated its privacy policy to require staff to store personal information only on AMS sites, servers and pre-approved vendor sites.
Starting December 1, all Canadian universities and colleges will be required to confirm new international student's admission letter with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
On Tuesday evening, members of the UBC community held a vigil in front of the UBC Musqueam post to stand in solidarity with Palestine.
Councillors approved an expansion of the speaker's powers, heard concerns over Decker's leave of absence and a presentation on student budget priorities.
The Board of Governors Finance Committee voted on Monday to recommend tuition increases of 5 per cent for new international undergraduate students, 3 per cent for continuing undergraduate international students and 2 per cent for new and continuing domestic undergraduate and graduate students.
The Zero Waste Market is the newest addition to UBC's initiative to build a zero waste and circular economy.
The Food Hub Market, located in the Centre for Interactive Sustainability, has extended its operating hours to Tuesday to Thursday, from 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
An independent contractor previously associated with Hillel BC distributed “offensive” stickers on campus, according to a social media post on Instagram by the organization.
Your AMS executives are halfway through their terms. The Ubyssey spoke to all five about what progress they have made on their goals and what they intend to accomplish through the rest of the academic year.
Ian Caguiat ran on a platform of resourceful sustainability, and community engagement and inclusion. Six months into his term, his ambitious and broad on-the-ground approach has led to him delivering results, though at the midway point, many of his initial action items remain in progress.
Tina Tong ran on a platform emphasizing affordability, accessibility and transparency. Tong went on a leave of absence in September and will be returning in January. Currently, Joshua Kim serves as interim VP external.