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Southern Medical Program celebrates 10 years in B.C.’s Interior
This spring marks the 10th anniversary of UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Southern Medical Program (SMP). Based at UBC Okanagan, the program has produced more than 215 doctors who have gone on to serve in the B.C. Interior and beyond. Launched in 2011, the SMP is one of four geographically distinct sites within UBC’s distributed medical […]
UBC Library opens new Conservation Space in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
A specialized Conservation Space designed to facilitate the conservation, preservation, and treatment of the library’s physical materials has recently been opened at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. The creation of this space will enable UBC’s Preservation Unit to work with greater efficiency and tackle more demanding and challenging responsibilities. The Conservation Space, which opened […]
Webinar: The Future of Agriculture: A Conversation Revisited
British Columbia has experienced a year of monumental change. From climate change events across the province to business planning in a post-Covid era, how has the agriculture sector been affected? The Future of Agriculture: A Conversation Revisited, a webinar hosted by the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, brought together a panel of experts for […]
UBC leads as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2022
UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2022. This award recognizes employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness, developing exceptional sustainability initiatives, and are attracting employees because of their environmental leadership. Visit the Focus on People website to see why UBC was selected for this award.
An educative approach to Academic Integrity at UBC
Integrity is one of UBC’s core values and acting with integrity in taught courses is an essential part of the university experience for all students. The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a renewed discussion at UBC on how we can best integrate and support academic integrity in both online and in-person environments. Recognizing the importance of academic […]
Ungrading: a radical old idea, picking up steam
Edubytes, the monthly newsletter published by the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT), recently explored the concept of “Ungrading” in their March 2022 edition. Ungrading is an approach that seeks to direct academic focus away from competitive grading and engages with students through feedback-oriented learning, where students are inspired to explore and take ownership […]
Installing antimicrobial copper patches on high-touch surfaces in Applied Science buildings
The UBC Faculty of Applied Science has recently installed more than 400 copper patches in high-touch surfaces across nine department buildings. Funded through the Copper and Health program by Teck Resources, the project aims to use antimicrobial properties of copper to maintain a sanitized environment that reduces the spread of infection. The patches, self-sanitizing adhesive […]
UBC outlines budget and spending priorities for 2022/23
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Board of Governors has approved UBC’s 2022/2023 budget. The new budget sets spending priorities for the year ahead to advance the university’s key strategic priorities while supporting students, faculty, and staff in their collective pursuit of excellence in learning, teaching, and research. Greater than anticipated enrolment, significant efforts to […]
Citizen scientists predict cherry blossom peak
The world’s first international cherry blossom prediction competition brought together citizen scientists from around the world to predict peak bloom. Dr. Elizabeth Wolkovich of the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry, together with colleagues Dr. Jonathan Auerbach and Dr. David Kepplinger of George Mason University, organized the competition, which included 41 teams from four […]
UBCO’s Harm Reduction Team (HaRT) tackles toxic drugs
The drug-checking program run by the Harm Reduction Team (HaRT) at UBC Okanagan provided students with a safe space to test their drugs for toxic substances and to have conversations about safe drug usage. Established in late 2020 and supported by Interior Health, the BC Centre on Substance Use and the local community, the program […]