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Students harmonize work and personal life through Sauder’s Professional MBA program
Industry professionals in a range of fields are benefitting from UBC Sauder’s Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) program, which allows them to develop vital skills and knowledge while balancing their professional and personal obligations. Recent PMBA graduates Ash Anwar and Mercedes Del Castillo shared how the program helped them learn essential skills in areas […]
Incoming students gain skills and confidence through Academic Essentials
Launched in the summer of 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academic Essentials program was designed to prepare students for the unique experience of attending classes remotely. The program has been a valuable asset for newly enrolled students at UBC for the past couple of years, providing a solid foundation in academics during the summer […]
Community Engagement Partnership Recognition Fund 2022 applications open
Every day, people on and off-campus work together on joint initiatives that benefit both the community and the university. Engaged research, experiential learning, planning and policy development, educational programming, dialogue projects, workshops – our impact grows when we work together. The Community Engagement Partnership Recognition Fund (PRF) is designed to help fill small resource gaps and acknowledge […]
Stories from the Indigenous Internship Program at the Museum of Anthropology
The Indigenous Internship Program at the Museum of Anthropology is creating opportunities for Indigenous people who are interested in cultural heritage management while training in work in a museum setting. This new internship program has been developed by six Indigenous partners: the Musqueam Indian Band, the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, the Haida Gwaii Museum, the […]
Next-generation battery research offers electric cars a boost
Researchers at the Advanced Materials for Energy Storage Lab at UBC Okanagan are working to create a battery that is smaller and more powerful than existing models in the market. The project, a collaboration between UBCO and Fenix Advanced Materials, uses solid state lithium tellurium technology to create batteries with more power and improved safety […]
UBC student athletes promoting excellence beyond the classroom
In addition to its academics, the vibrant culture of sports and athletics is one that UBC takes pride in. Through many different types of student recreation programs across both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses round the calendar, UBC Athletics and Recreation is always active in action towards their motto, “Inspiring excellence, championing health and sport, […]
UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2022
UBC has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2022. This award recognizes the British Columbian employers that lead as exceptional places to work – and who offer employees the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. View the full announcement on the Focus on People website to see why UBC was selected for this award.
New scholarship program supports Black Canadian students at UBC
UBC has recently launched the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program, designed to provide both financial and institutional support for Black Canadian students. Students identifying as Black Canadians can apply for a range of one-time and renewable scholarships worth up to $80,000 through the initiative. It also offers programs that seek to foster community among Black students […]
Pharmacists Make a Shared Care PACT
UBC Pharmacists in PCN Program team and UBC Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development (CPPD) have jointly introduced the Pharmacists Aligned in Shared Care Teams (PACT). Designed to be a learning initiative aimed at assisting BC pharmacists in shared care of mutual patients, PACT is for anyone involved in or interested in pharmacist-to-pharmacist shared care across the […]
People and Place: The beating heart of UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences
The UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences building on UBC’s Vancouver campus, located at the intersection of Wesbrook Mall and Agronomy Road, is a 246,000square-foot architectural landmark. Opened in 2012, the building is home to an ever-expanding Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and transformational hub of learning, research, and innovation. The construction of the building was made possible by […]