Future leaders are learning how to tackle climate change in math class this year
Please visit https://news.ubc.ca/2023/11/15/climate-change-mathematics/ to read the story.
Empowering language learners: Technology’s role in celebrating Arabic dialects
Arabic is used by over 400 million people, making it one of the five most spoken languages in the world. However, the way it is used on a daily basis is different from most other ones. Arabic is a diglossic language, which means that two variations of the language constantly co-exist. Modern Standard Arabic is […]
From the classroom to the real world: reflections from Arts Co-op alumni
Please visit https://www.arts.ubc.ca/news/reflections-from-arts-coop-alumni/ to read the story.
Gaining confidence through Allard Law’s legal clinics and externships
The prospect of making the jump from the classroom to the law office – or the courtroom – can be daunting. Allard Law’s clinic and externship programs give law students the chance to apply what they’ve learned and gain new professional skills in a supportive environment, all before graduation and before beginning articling. In a Q & […]
UBC student champions disability justice to win Lieutenant Governor’s Medal
You might imagine a former pageant queen’s journey to university to be akin to a catwalk. However, UBC biology student and Miss Canada 2021 second-runner up Rabiah Dhaliwal found the transition to be less straightforward at times. “As a South Asian female, discussions about mental health were stigmatized, marking my first few years at UBC […]
Allard Law students share their mooting highlights
In a moot, student teams play the role of lawyers in a mock court proceeding. Participating in a moot provides valuable courtroom experience and – for many students – mooting is often remembered as a law school highlight. In a Q and A with the Allard School of Law, Law students Sarah Chetney (Gale Cup Moot team), Caitlin Wardrop (Wilson Moot […]
Integrating practical learning into Arts courses
To help encourage Arts faculty to envision and implement practical learning components into Arts courses, a multidisciplinary group has developed a new Practical Learning Strategies web resource, along with an integrated community that offers one-on-one support. The effort is a collaboration involving Arts Work Integrated Education, Arts Alumni, Arts ISIT, the UBC Career Centre and the […]
The new StrongerBC future skills grant prioritizes affordability and accessibility
The Province of British Columbia recently launched the StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan that encompasses inclusivity and affordability for career and professional learners. The plan aims to make post-secondary education more accessible and relevant to British Columbians. In doing so, it sets out to address the skills gap faced by many employers today, enabling potential […]
A reusable IV bag and a gamified toy retail machine: New Venture Design student projects shine at annual showcase
New Venture Design is a course offered jointly by UBC Applied Science and UBC Sauder and is open to students from all faculties. Course participants work in interdisciplinary teams to develop a business plan and prototype of a new product or process. The Life Centre on UBC Campus hosted a Design and Innovation Day on April 11, […]
Connecting employers to the engineers of tomorrow
Finding the right help for the right length of time can often be challenging for small to medium businesses. Andreas “Dre” Hagen, owner of Study-Build (a design-build studio on Quadra Island), has filled short-term roles with UBC Applied Science Co-op students on several occasions. “I want people who are creative and open to learning new things, […]