AMS Council met to discuss its priorities for UBC's operating budget 2026-27 and hear an update to the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan. Among council's updates for the evening included the re-introduction of single-use alternatives to Friendlier products at Blue Chip, after finding last month that the Friendlier pilot program was disliked by some customers.
UBC has removed the academic progress wheel from the Workday Student platform for some programs that use academic progress reports, such as the Faculty of Arts, saying the feature did “not accurately reflect the percentage of completion” for some students’ academic progress.
MLA Dallas Brodie, who has been called the “antithesis of reconciliation,” and other residential school denialists are planning on holding an on-campus event this Thursday. And unlike UVic and TRU, university administration is being ambiguous about the implications of Brodie’s presence.
Student groups continue to raise concerns over the rushed nature of the province’s recently announced post-secondary review, calling on the government to properly fund post-secondary institutions.
As dances and songs honoured Indigenous resilience, multiple assaults took place metres away amid clashes on the grass outside IKB, and residential school denialist MLA Dallas Brodie barricaded herself inside the Aquatic Centre. Another denialist was arrested after refusing an order to leave the area.
UBC’s most recent financial report, the 2025 Statement of Financial Information, reveals that the university’s top ten earners received a median salary well over $650,000.
In 2022, no less than five demonstrations were held on campus condemning Iran’s religious totalitarianism. The Persian Club was at the centre of organizing those demonstrations, now continuing their calls for freedom and justice in Iran into 2026.
AMS Council heard from the senior manager student services about the AMS triennial services review, passed the reforcasted budget and VP Finance Gagan Parmar presented a referendum proposal for fee increases for the upcoming AMS Elections.
The Indigenous Student Society, Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs and B.C. Assembly of First Nations have all derided the university’s decision not to prohibit the demonstration.
Carry stepped down from his role effective Jan. 28, UBC announced yesterday in a message to senior leadership signed by President Benoit-Antoine Bacon.
Now several months into Huntley's term, the AMS president highlighted fast-paced progress, tangible results, some frustration and changing goals during his tenure.
More than halfway through her term, Nawar has delivered on a significant portion of her platform, securing millions in funding for educational and work opportunities, food security and student reimbursements while advocating for improvements to academic policy and the student experience.
Ten months into their term, Yi-Kieran has made considerable strides toward their goals of lobbying for student needs at the municipal and provincial levels, fostering relationships between the AMS and external organizations, and renewing interest in issues such as the SkyTrain extension to UBC. However, some tangible outcomes are still pending.
As January ends and AMS elections approach, Parmar has delivered on many campaign promises and executive goals — but some remain unfinished beyond target timelines.