UBC

• Surge in e-bike adoption brings higher speeds, concerns to Metro Vancouver bike lanes

  As Metro Vancouverites flock to adopt e-bikes and other devices, speeds are climbing on local bike paths, raising new concerns.

  Traffic

  Dec 17
  
• Stressed out UBC grad students ease frustrations with ‘smash therapy’

  Students had the chance to process the stress of exams, classes and their personal lives by shattering unsalvageable glass laboratory equipment.

  Education

  Nov 22
  
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• Silent trails deepen connection to nature, UBC research suggests

  The initiative saw signage installed designating "silent" areas on two Lower Mainland trails. Researchers chose softer walking paths to minimize noise and restricted bicycles.

  Science

  Nov 22
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• ‘I felt like I fit in’: UBC celebrates 50 years of its Indigenous teacher program

  The University of British Columbia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Indigenous teacher program.

  Perspectives

  Sep 30
• Pig head mounted on UBC fence an act of antisemitism, Jewish group says

  The severed head was discovered on Tuesday, in front of what appears to be UBC President Benoit-Antoine Bacon's home. 

  Politics

  Sep 5
• Eby pledges $300M for 1,508 new student beds at UBC by 2028

  Premier David Eby says the province and University of British Columbia will partner to create housing for more than 1,500 students at the institution's Vancouver campus.

  Education

  Aug 20
• UBC investigating professor’s social media post after Trump shooting

  An apparent social media post possibly from a UBC professor, which was posted shortly after former President Donald Trump was shot, is being investigated by the university.

  Canada

  Jul 14
• Attempted robbery, assault leaves 1 injured at UBC: RCMP

  Mounties are investigating an alleged attempted robbery and assault at UBC's Point Grey campus.

  Crime

  Jun 12
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• ‘Needle-free’: UBC develops oral insulin drops for diabetes patients

  Researchers at UBC's Li Lab have developed oral insulin drops that are placed under the tongue to be absorbed into the body, which could replace the need for insulin injections.

  Health

  Jun 5
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• Woman arrested as pro-Palestinian protesters shut down UBC intersection

  Protesters at the Vancouver campus are demanding the university cut ties with Israeli institutions and divest from companies connected to Israel.

  World

  May 29