UBC adding 778 tech spaces across technology and life sciences programs thanks to provincial investment.

Expanded enrolment will increase opportunities for students and help drive BC’s innovation economy.

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Introducing tomorrow’s leaders.

Meet five inspiring Gen Z students at #UBC shaping a brighter future: an ocean conservationist, a progressive advocate, a biomedical innovator, an aerospace enthusiast, and a dedicated human rights champion. bit.ly/3TDXct7

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported #UBCGivingDay ! Your generosity is helping advance healthy lives, create solutions for the planet and shape thriving societies. Together, we're building a better future. givingday.ubc.ca

The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (UBC IRSHDC) is hosting an open house on Apr. 15.

The Centre supports Residential School Survivors, their descendants and families in accessing and researching Residential School records.

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UBC has ranked among the top 25 universities in the world across all five broad subject areas of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

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UBC launches Wall Fellowships & Wall Research Awards focusing initially on research across all disciplines relating to sustainability in BC. Almost $4M available annually for faculty and graduate student projects, enabled by the Peter Wall Legacy Fund. bit.ly/3TRY65v

If you’ve ever needed to ask for help or tried to speak up at work, but couldn’t quite do it, you may benefit from practising self-advocacy. Learn how to be your own best advocate in this practical webinar led by UBC alum and career strategist Rob Kim. bit.ly/3U4sStr

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Can you envision a world without plastic?

A #UBC team, led by Jordan MacKenzie and professor Mark Martinez, have created a legitimate alternative to single-use plastics, made with sustainable biomaterials sourced from wood and kelp. bit.ly/3sOsXpU

Where the wild bees are—and aren’t—impacts food supply, according to a new study. 🐝

In this Q&A, UBC Forestry landscape ecologist Dr. Matthew Mitchell delves into the study's findings and proposes ways the public can contribute to protecting wild bees: bit.ly/3VKuIR7

Dr. Seth Abrutyn (@[email protected]), a UBC Sociology professor, gained insight into suicide contagion through years of field work in a small U.S. community.

We spoke with Dr. Abrutyn about the work and how to stop youth suicide from spreading: bit.ly/3TMzMSu

#UBCGivingDay is finally here! 🎉

Your gifts today will support students and help create a better world. Donate to your favourite causes and amplify your impact with challenges at: givingday.ubc.ca

Are you on campus tomorrow? Don't miss our in-person #UBCGivingDay celebration from 11-1. We’ll have games, giveaways and more! Find us in front of the UBC Bookstore (Vancouver campus) or the University Centre (Okanagan campus). bit.ly/4auNwIk

This week at #UBC ! 💙💛

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Congratulations to this year's honorary degree recipients! These 13 extraordinary individuals are icons in their fields, have made transformative impacts, and are an inspiration to our students, faculty and communities.

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Whether you’re a leader, manager, or team member, you can benefit from learning about cross-cultural interactions in the professional world. In this webcast replay, an @alumniUBC coach explains how to use cultural intelligence in the workplace. bit.ly/3DBTade

On April 4, let's come together to create positive change in an uneasy world. Join thousands of others who care about our health, our society and our planet. #UBCGivingDay bit.ly/43zQN75

Last year’s wildfire season marked BC’s most destructive on record.

Drs. Lori Daniels and Mathieu Bourbonnais from @UBCForestry and FOS UBCO discuss the outlook for wildfire season, and how communities can prepare for a challenging year: bit.ly/3PGgKw2

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