Thirty-eight Research Excellence Clusters to receive GCRC support in 2023/24
A total of 38 emerging and established Research Excellence Clusters led by researchers on the Vancouver campus will be supported in 2023/24. This total includes 23 awards made through the 2023/24 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters Competition (GCRC) and 15 clusters entering the second year of their current award. Research Excellence Clusters are interdisciplinary networks […]
UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2023
UBC is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2023. This special designation 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 announcement on the UBC Focus on People website to see why UBC was selected for this […]
New study explores experiences of youth who use drugs as they navigate treatment options
The drug toxicity crisis in British Columbia claimed the lives of over 150 young people between January and June 2022. A new study led by UBC medicine researcher Dr. Danya Fast highlights the importance of collaborating with youth who use drugs to find possible solutions to this crisis. The study, published in the International Journal […]
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 […]
UBC outlines 2021/22 budget and spending priorities
The UBC Board of Governors has approved the budget for 2021/22, setting spending priorities for the year ahead to support the ongoing recovery from COVID-19, to further UBC’s impact through key priorities, and to continue support for excellence in teaching, learning, and research. The financial plan for 2021/22 will enable the university’s ongoing response to […]
UBC among Top 25 universities globally in 13 subjects; Top 50 in 36 subject areas: QS Rankings
UBC has been ranked among the top universities in the world in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject, including: 24th in Arts & Humanities 32nd in Engineering & Technology 28th in Life Sciences & Medicine 25th in Natural Sciences 21st in Social Sciences & Management Please visit the President’s Blog to learn more […]
Strategic Plan Implementation Advisory Committee: Dec. 3, 2019
The Strategic Plan Implementation Advisory Committee (SPIAC) includes broad representation from key stakeholders and partner constituencies from across the University. The committee provides advice to the Executive Team on the implementation of the Strategic Plan, including priorities from around the community for consideration, and recommendations on approaches to enhance community engagement and alignment with the […]
Announcing Senior Faculty Advisors to the President
A message from Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor: I am pleased to announce that Senior Instructor Kathryn Gretsinger, Professor Walter Mérida, Associate Professor Karen Ragoonaden, and Professor John Klironomos have been appointed as Senior Faculty Advisors to the President. Kathryn Gretsinger and Walter Mérida are based at UBC Vancouver, with Karen Ragoonaden and John […]
Read UBC’s 2018/19 annual report
Find out about the university’s progress over the past year and the achievements of faculty, staff, and others who are shaping our next century. Download the report to learn about top highlights, high-level performance measures, and financial information.
Our progress: 2018/19 in review
Since last year’s launch of our strategic plan: Shaping UBC’s Next Century, considerable progress has been made implementing it across the university. To summarize some of the progress since the plan was launched, a Progress Poster has been developed for you to print and share. The poster not only outlines some of the key achievements over the past year, […]