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A new perspective of UBC Vancouver. ❄️
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(Thank you to Instagrammer @ jojodas for letting us share this wonderful photo)
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UBC has made the decision to continue to deliver the majority of programs online until February 7. Read the complete update:
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Effective Monday March 16, UBC classes will transition to online for the remainder of the term. UBC’s campuses will remain open and all university operations will continue as normal, as we transition.
Read more:
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UBC Creative Writing professor Ian Williams has won the 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his debut novel, 'Reproduction'
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UBC Vancouver is ditching single-use coffee cups and plastic food ware. Starting in January, all food and beverage retailers on campus will be required to charge customers a separate fee for single-use items.
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We're proud to announce that
#UBC
has been ranked first in Canada and seventh globally for impact.
The
#THEglobalimpact
Rankings measure universities’ overall impact through their work in meeting the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.
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UBC will continue requiring masks to be worn in public indoor spaces on both campuses, until the end of the 2021/22 Winter Session on April 30, 2022. Learn more:
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UBC is planning for a return to on-campus activity for Winter Session, Term 1, in September. Learn more:
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UBC declares a climate emergency and moves forward on two key divestment initiatives.
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We are lowering our flags on both campuses, in shared grief and to pay our respects to the children of the Kamloops Residential School, their families and communities.
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Yesterday’s tragic shootings in Atlanta have highlighted a concerning rise in anti-Asian racism and violence. UBC condemns and denounces anti-Asian racism — it has no place in our community and we have zero tolerance for it.
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B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and internationally renowned climate activist Greta Thunberg will receive honorary degrees from UBC this spring. They are among 18 remarkable individuals being recognized.
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Seventy-six years after survivors fled death camps, scholars are pondering ways to preserve the history of Auschwitz. Learn more at an upcoming conference Oct 4 & 5:
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UBC stands with the courageous women of Iran, and all who seek to protect their human rights and freedoms and stand up against repression and discrimination. Read our statement:
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Ten years ago,
@rickmercer
received an honorary degree from
#UBC
. This year, he returns to
#UBCgrad
for a very special keynote address for the Class of 2020.
Watch the ceremonies live on June 17!
#UBCgrad
starts at 9:30 a.m. and
#UBCOgrad
at 2:30 p.m.
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Due to forecasted weather, UBC is cancelling all in-person learning activities on Vancouver campus for all of Jan. 17. Classes may move online. Students are asked to look for communication from instructors. Necessary services will be maintained. Read more:
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We're proud to recognize award-winning actor, producer and author
@KimCattrall
with an honorary degree at
#UBCgrad
this morning.
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POLAR BEAR SWIM!
The sun came out and the temperature dropped just in time for this year's last day of class tradition. ☀️❄️
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Small bird, big impact. Joanna Wong is studying the Arctic Tern to better understand the effects of climate change.
Read the story:
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The BC provincial government has announced the BC Vaccine Card will be introduced by new provincial health order. The order will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access activities, including sports, student clubs and student housing.
Learn more:
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Reconciliation Pole honours a time before, during, and after Canada's Indian Residential Schools. Here's the full story.
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UBC student overcomes health issues to win Lieutenant Governor’s medal
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Aurora borealis captured from
@MOA_UBC
last week! Have you ever seen the northern lights in Vancouver? ✨
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- Thank you to Instagrammer
@liambrennnan
for sharing this incredible photograph!
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From the streets to the halls of justice: Former foster child, teen mom overcomes adversity to graduate from
#UBC
law school. via
@globeandmail
#UBCgrad
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Classes at UBC Point Grey are cancelled on Tuesday Feb. 12 due to expected commute conditions. This affects classes starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 6:30 p.m.
Non-essential campus services are curtailed. Visit for more info.
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Thank you to Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
for addressing the
#UBCgrad
Class of 2020!
Watch the ceremony at
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As the cherry blossoms bloom, we yearn to be outside. Poetry could help us cope.
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Happy last day of classes, UBC! Give yourself a pat on the back for finishing the term - you deserve it.
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- Photo by
@v_and_ace
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Due to forecasted weather, UBC is cancelling all in-person learning activities on the Vancouver campus for Jan. 18. Classes may move online. Students are asked to look for communication from instructors. Necessary services will be maintained. Read more:
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UBC stands in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
To the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at UBC, know that you are valued and that we stand behind you.
Read more:
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We are lowering our flags on both campuses, in shared grief and to acknowlege the request from shíshálh Nation to the province to honour those who suffered trauma and harm at the former residential school in Sechelt and their families and communities who are mourning.
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Raise your hand if your camera roll is filled with cherry blossoms every spring 🙋♀️
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In memory of all of those who died aboard flight PS752, including four members of the UBC community, UBC has established the Iranian Student Memorial Award. Learn more:
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Missing UBC? Need a Zoom background? We've got you covered.
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UBC has been ranked 2nd in Canada and 40th globally in the 2023 THE World University Rankings.
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It's official, fall has arrived on our Vancouver campus! What's your favourite place to enjoy the fall colours? 🍁
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Happy Friday, UBC! Hope you all have a great weekend 💛💙
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Happy last day of classes, UBC! 💙 💛 We hope you had a great term and good luck on your exams.
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On Canada Day this year, let us resolve to learn from our history and to work together to create a more inclusive, just and equitable country.
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UBC ranked 2nd in Maclean’s ranking of Canada’s best universities by reputation.
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A warm welcome to the federal cabinet & government caucus who will join Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
at
#UBC
Okanagan tonight!
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Finals season is "finally" here... Best of luck to all of our students, you've got this!
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January 8, 2023 marks the third anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752. We remember the 176 lives lost and our hearts go out to their loved ones. Learn how you can show support for the victims:
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The UBC community is saddened to hear that our colleague, friend, mentor and teacher Dr. Sinikka Elliott was found deceased today after going missing earlier this week.
Please read a message from
@UBCSociology
:
@BCRCMP
info:
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Women with straight As in high school have same leadership prospects as men with failing grades
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It's reading week! We wish all our students a safe and restful break.
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A statement on Anti-Asian Racism from Santa J. Ono, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor.
#FightRacism
@ubcprez
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Trees are the most efficient air conditioner we’ve got. Find out how you can climate-proof your neighbourhood.
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Somebody on her side: how the UBC Indigenous Community Legal Clinic brought meaningful change for Mai Eagle Speaker.
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UBC has been ranked second in Canada and 38th globally in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2020.
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Today is a National Day of Observance to commemorate the people who lost their lives and the significant impacts we have all felt because of COVID-19.
The UBC community joins in honouring the memory of those we have lost, and the people they left behind.
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Congratulations to
@ubccrwr
professor
@ianwillwrite
, who has won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel 'Reproduction'. The prize is Canada’s largest literary award and recognizes the very best of Canadian fiction.
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After six years as President and Vice Chancellor at UBC, Prof. Santa J. Ono has announced he is moving on to assume the presidency of the University of Michigan.
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UBC ranks first in the world in innovation and industry partnerships in latest Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
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UBC expanding presence in Surrey with $70M land acquisition
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