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Great coverage on @CTVVancouver of our latest public opinion research on #SkyTrain to @UBC. The poll shows strong Metro Vancouver-wide support and recognition of key benefits: more affordable housing, job creation, economic growth and reduced congestion: bit.ly/4eBNCDi

A privilege to join @drsuzannesimard at the @ChanCentre last night for the launch of When the Forest Breathes—an evening of music, art and conversation about the future of forests. Grateful to everyone who made it such a meaningful Earth Day. #EarthDay

The Broadway Subway Station currently stops short of UBC. But a recent independent poll shows broad regional support for extending Skytrain to UBC. Learn more: bit.ly/4mIG6sl @campusubc

#UBC is proud to be named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2026! Learn how UBC creates a culture of environmental awareness and develops exceptional sustainability initiatives to make us a great place to work: bit.ly/48HR77q #GreenEmployers #TopEmployers2026

It was great to join Ministers Nina Krieger (@NinaKriegerBC) and Josie Osborne (@Josie_Osborne) today to announce a @UBC partnership that could make a big difference in the toxic drug crisis.

🏀 WBB | Two standout T-Birds will play together professionally this summer, as star forward Olivia Weekes and current lead assistant coach Jessica Hanson have signed with the Bulleen Boomers in Australia! 👏👏 Good luck both Olivia and Jess! #GoBirdsGo gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/4/8/…

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members – and reflect on how we can all contribute to trans inclusion. Explore more information, events and community resources here: bit.ly/3XDPNgm

Congratulations to the 2026 honorary degree recipients! These 10 remarkable individuals are leaders in their respective fields, having made significant contributions and transformative impacts. Their achievements inspire our students, faculty and communities. Learn more: bit.ly/4tefBx5

UBC has ranked in the top 30 among the world's top universities across all five broad subject areas of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: 18th in Social Sciences & Management 22nd (tied) in Natural Sciences 23rd in Arts & Humanities 25th in Life Sciences & Medicine 29th (tied) in Engineering & Technology Learn more: bit.ly/4iq7SXw

Today we acknowledge members of the UBC community who are marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year. We hope that this Nowruz ushers in light and offers opportunities to come together in community and support.

Today, the Government of Canada announced more than $552 million in research infrastructure funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation's (CFI) Innovation Fund. UBC researchers received $50.6 million to support 14 UBC‑led and co‑led projects—advancing work that strengthens Canada’s capacity to address global challenges and contributes meaningfully to social, health, environmental, and economic benefits for Canadians Learn more: bit.ly/4bpxEca

Is the era of "comfortable" trade over? 🇨🇦🇺🇸 The upcoming 2026 CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) review isn't just a policy renewal—it's a survival test for the Canadian economy. On March 19, join UBC Connects at Robson Square for a distinguished panel of UBC faculty to explore the path forward. The Focal Points: ✅ CUSMA 2026 mechanics ✅ Navigating as a Middle Power ✅ The future of BC and Canada 🎟️ Space is limited. Register now: bit.ly/47ARQ9O #UBCConnects #CUSMA #CdnPoli

25 members of the UBC community were on Parliament Hill yesterday for our annual #DayOnTheHill We met with federal leaders to advance and build awareness about UBC research in: 🔹 Quantum technologies 🔹 Critical minerals 🔹 Life sciences 🔹 Marine aerospace & advanced manufacturing Partnership fuels innovation — and innovation drives Canada’s future. #UBC #ResearchImpact

March 8 is International Women’s Day. A day to recognize and celebrate cis and trans women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts toward greater gender equality. Across research, education, university services and student life, women at #UBC are making a difference in the lives of others every day. Explore stories of achievement, events and community resources here: bit.ly/41MLzp2

At UBC, climate research is powering real-world climate solutions. Arca Climate Technologies, a UBC spin-off company co-founded by UBC geoscientist Dr. Greg Dipple, is developing ways to capture carbon dioxide from the air and permanently store it in rock. By transforming research into climate technologies, UBC ventures like @Arcaclimate are helping Canada compete in the global low-carbon economy while creating jobs and economic growth here in BC: bit.ly/4jRR6lE @innovationubc, @ubcscience, @UBCeoas

UBC is strengthening ties with India through a major set of initiatives announced today in Mumbai during Prime Minister Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand’s (@AnitaAnandMP) visit to the country. As part of the federal government’s Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy, UBC is launching a permanent South Asia Hub to deepen research collaboration, academic partnerships and talent development between Canada and India. UBC also signed a new partnership with ATLAS SkillTech University (@atlasskilltech) to advance transnational education, alongside more than $4 million in entrance scholarships for outstanding Indian undergraduate students. Together, these initiatives position education and research partnerships as drivers of innovation, economic growth and long-term cooperation between the two countries, while strengthening the people-to-people connections that make this partnership possible. Read more: bit.ly/4seBc7M

1/5 The University of British Columbia (@UBC) and ATLAS SkillTech University (@atlasskilltech) have formalized a new institutional partnership designed to expand globally integrated education pathways and strengthen transnational education.

#UBC is proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2026! Learn how UBC offers exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs to make us a great place to work: bit.ly/4sbgIgp #DiversityEmployers #TopEmployers2026

UBC is proud to be named one of BC’s Top Employers in 2026! Learn how UBC offers comprehensive benefits plans, forward-thinking people programs, and great workplace experiences to make us a leading employer year over year: bit.ly/3Ml89Ag #BCTopEmployers #TopEmployers2026