In our DNA: Ethiopians taking African genomic research into their own hands
It started, like many great things do, with a simple conversation. Dr. Corey Nislow and Jamal Kurtu were talking one day in 2018 about public health – in particular, capacity building for genetic research around the world. “I have molecular biology experience and Jamal has a long history with Ethiopia,” says Dr. Nislow, professor at […]
UBC launches future-looking global engagement strategy, In Service
UBC is transforming to meet the challenges of today – and tomorrow. The university’s new global engagement strategy, In Service, outlines a bold new vision for collaborating with partners large and small, at home and abroad, spanning not only disciplines, but cities, countries and continents. Prof. Santa J. Ono, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor, opened the […]
Designing strong cities, smashing silos and staying optimistic
Growing up in Vancouver, Parsa Shani always had a “lingering notion” that there was a lot more world out there. When he and his family, originally from Iran, moved back for a while during his middle and high school years, Mr. Shani experienced a country very different from Canada. The “massive, hectic, megacity of Tehran” […]
Celebrate UBC global engagement at the strategy launch
We are delighted to announce the launch of In Service, UBC’s global engagement strategy. We invite students, faculty, staff and international partners near and far to join us for a virtual event, where we will share the strategy and vision behind In Service, host a lively discussion and honour this significant milestone together. In Service will serve as […]
Spanish for Community: Making an impact through community-engaged learning
Imagine experiencing the Hispanic community and being immersed in the language without having to step foot outside of Vancouver. That’s the goal of Spanish for Community, an experiential and service learning initiative created by Dr. Maria Carbonetti, Lecturer of Spanish in UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic & Italian Studies. Originally created in 2010, the community-based […]
Fostering global citizenship through UBC’s International Strategy
For Dr. Murali Chandrashekaran, UBC’s first Vice-Provost, International, universities are key to building a more just and prosperous world. “Universities bring people together from all over the world, expose us to knowledge and experiences about the world, and can empower us all to want to solve problems facing our planet. But in order to do […]