Nawar, who was elected to the VP AUA position after a by-election, defeated current AUS VP academic Ananya Gupta.
At the first VP academic and university affairs debate last night, the two candidates discussed harm reduction, affordability and sexual violence prevention while speaking to their varying levels of experience.
Zarifa Nawar is seeking reelection as AMS VP Academic and University Affairs (AUA) on a platform of affordability, academic policy and career development, and equity and accessibility.
Ananya Gupta is running for AMS VP academic and university affairs on a platform focused on student constituency engagement, food security initiatives, and the implementation of universal design for learning principles at UBC.
UBC will no longer allow students in year-round housing to sublet their rooms during the Winter Session, starting September 1.
On Wednesday night, AMS Council met to announce the resignation of the VP Finance Gavin Fung-Quon and VP External Ayesha Irfan, adjust the AMS election timeline and discuss referendum items for the upcoming AMS elections.
Last night, the Senate met to discuss the UBC Strategic Plan refresh, the annual report on review of academic units and to approve various motions.
On Wednesday, AMS Council met to announce VP External Ayesha Irfan’s leave of absence, pass a reprimand motion for Irfan violating AMS bylaws and to approve the Indigenous Student Society constitution.
Halfway through the year, this is where Irfan stands on accomplishing her campaign promises and goals.
Last night, Senate met to vote on changes to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, discuss UBC’s strategic plan and approve a non-credit program micro-certificate.
Some students were charged late tuition penalties after being advised by UBC that they would not receive late fees.
The Ubyssey summed up each party's platform to help UBC community members make an informed vote.
The Canadian government amended Bill C-59 An Act to Implement Certain Provisions to the Fall Economic Statement in June to remove the Goods and Services Tax and Harmonized Sales Tax on counselling therapy and psychotherapy services.
Last night, AMS Council cleared the agenda to discuss three petitioned referendum questions that generated high levels of scrutiny in both student and BC politics circles.
The federal government has announced an intake cap on international study permit applications starting in September 2024. It remains unclear whether this will lead to a significant decrease in international student admissions at UBC.
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