The UBC has advised Metro Vancouver that it will not participate in a working group formed to further Metro’s proposal to restrict and regulate the use of UBC’s academic lands.
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Alternative animal feed part of global fisheries crisis fix: UBC study
Finding alternative feed sources for chickens, pigs and other farm animals will significantly reduce pressure on the world’s dwindling fisheries while contributing positively to climate change, according to University of British Columbia researchers.
UBC Responds to Metro Vancouver move to control UBC campus
The UBC has asked Metro Vancouver to withdraw a proposal to restrict and regulate the use of academic land on the UBC Vancouver campus.
BC Cancer Agency to lead $1.3-million program evaluating medical-isotope alternatives
Together with TRIUMF and other partners, the BC Cancer Agency (BCCA) has received a $1.3-million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to develop an alternative source of medical isotopes. The BC grant is the largest out of seven nationally funded projects.
UBC student to help prime minister encourage Canadian investment at next week’s APEC summit
A UBC student is one of four young Canadians chosen to accompany Prime Minister Stephen Harper to next week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
UBC honours outstanding alumni at 15th annual Alumni Achievement Awards
What do a former prime minister, a Métis community health leader, and a tech-savvy social advocate have in common?
The Research Universities’ Council of BC Announces New President
UBC President and RUCBC Board Chair Prof. Stephen J. Toope today announced the appointment of Robin Ciceri as President of the Research Universities’ Council of British Columbia.
Open Letter to the UBC Vancouver Community
Associate Vice President Planning Nancy Knight gives a status update on the UBC Bus Terminal.
UBC worldwide contest challenges classrooms to engage with 2010 Olympic Games
UBC is challenging teachers and students around the world to demonstrate how they use learning technologies to promote a broader understanding of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in their classrooms.
UBC innovation, industry collaboration recognized by NSERC awards
Advances in ultrasound and digital display technologies developed by UBC researchers have been recognized by NSERC with two prestigious awards.
UBC Reports | Vol. 55 | No. 11 | Nov. 5, 2009
New UBC pep song something to cheer about
The best part of UBC’s new pep song may very well be the shouting.
- Save the seeds, save ourselves
- Making beautiful music in the Downtown Eastside
- More UBC students volunteer for community service learning in 2010
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UBC This Week
Nov. 19, 2009
- UBC Featured Web Site: ThunderbirdTV
- Recent UBC Media Releases
- Upcoming Event Highlights
- UBC People
- The President’s annual Blue and Gold Revue
- Dean of Medicine receives Presidential Medal Award
- Head of Urology announces Men’s Health Initiative
- Faculty of Medicine members take the torch in Whistler
- Engineering student awarded EIC annual scholarship
- School of Population and Public Health Director wins award
- CUFA BC accepting nominations; adds Early in Career Award
- Sixth annual Faraday Show presents Physics of Toys
- New GE Plaza at Robson Square offers ice skating and live concerts
2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
UBC Reports | Extras | Feb. 10, 2009
- UBC Thunderbird Arena: The Birthplace of Canada’s First National Hockey Team
- Researchers Study Olympic Games Impact
- Researcher Aims to End Paralympic “Boosting”
- Olympic Opportunity: Learning Takes a Front Seat
- UBC’s Downtown Vancouver Campus to be Transformed into International Media Centre for Games
For more, visit UBC and the 2010 Winter Games.
