February 8, 2022
Dr. Gail Murphy reappointed vice-president research and innovation
UBC announced Murphy’s reappointment in a broadcast sent to students yesterday. Murphy will begin her second five-year term on August 14, 2022.
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February 7, 2022
Climate groups call on BC universities to reinvest in local communities
Following successful divestment campaigns, climate student groups are now calling on BC universities to reinvest in their communities.
July 2, 2020
UBC’s sexual misconduct policy has been amended — but still contains gaps
The new version fills some of the holes pointed out through consultation processes, but still leaves some criticisms unaddressed.
March 8, 2019
Feds and UBC partner to save endangered killer whale population
The federal government will be giving UBC $1 million to help save the endangered southern resident killer whale population.
February 28, 2019
UBC backs out of Allard Prize, declines to say why
UBC has quietly withdrawn from its involvement with the Allard Prize for International Integrity without explanation.
February 28, 2019
UBCFA slams proposed changes to discrimination and harassment policy
First implemented in 1995, Policy 3 outlines UBC’s process for responding to allegations of discrimination. After years of incremental updates, it is going through a big review to bring practices up to date.
February 27, 2019
Former US presidential hopeful John Kasich talks climate change at UBC Connects event
Former Ohio Governor John Kasich spoke to students on Tuesday about his life and the threat posed by climate change.
February 11, 2019
Journalism school considers potential merger to expand access for undergraduate students
Undergraduate students may soon be able to take journalism courses pending a potential merger between the journalism school and an undergraduate writing department.
February 7, 2019
UBC experimented on over 170,000 animals in 2017. Here’s how and why.
In 2017, 57.2 per cent of all animal testing at the university — or 97,986 animals — was for basic research.
January 27, 2019
UBC delays controversial Stadium Road Neighbourhood Plan following resident backlash
The university does not appear to be reconsidering the neighbourhood’s proposed density or building heights, which remain at the heart of resident concerns.
January 25, 2019
Senate passes mandatory syllabi policy after years of deliberation and advocacy
After years of deliberation, UBC’s Senate approved the policy on Content and Distribution of Course Syllabi (Policy V-130) on January 16. The policy takes effect in the 2019/20 academic year, matching syllabus policies that many other Canadian universities have already done for years.
January 24, 2019
Math building in desperate need of replacement, says external review
The report identified three “urgent issues” prevalent in the math department: a lack of resources, inadequate physical infrastructure and a shortage of classroom space.
January 23, 2019
UBC investing over $60 million to overhaul core software systems by 2021
In April 2018, the Board of Governors (BoG) approved an initial $60 million for the Integrated Renewal Program (IRP) to revamp the university’s aging digital infrastructure by summer 2021.
January 19, 2019
Wall Scholars urge Ono to hire interim director, respect external review
“We are concerned that if the Institute remains without a Director, the procedural integrity of the External Review would be compromised."
January 18, 2019
What’s wrong with the Wall Institute?
Former directors and faculty say the crisis at the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies (PWIAS) reflects a trend of conflict as the university and the donor family grapple over the institute’s mandate, direction and independence.
