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September 30 marks Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home. Take a moment to learn about the history and impact of the Indian Residential School system. Find details on events, including the Intergenerational March at UBC Vancouver, along with educational resources and wellness supports: bit.ly/4nqDIpw #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR

The University of British Columbia has ranked 2nd in Canada and 33rd overall in the 2025 NTU World University Rankings, which recognizes the scientific performance of the top universities worldwide. Learn more: bit.ly/4gDiySK

Soon, more people will be able to receive care closer to home, without long waits or travel. The Government of BC has added 65 new nurse practitioner training seats across BC at @UBC, @UNBC and @UVic. Future nurse practitioners, future care. Right where it’s needed.

With the support of the BC Government, @UBCNursing now hosts the largest nurse practitioner program in Canada, admitting 60 students each year. Our new facility, near Surrey Memorial Hospital, is officially open and our first cohort of 30 students have begun their training.

Our PI @NurseLillian will be joining @CharChuRN at @UBCNursing’s 57th Marion Woodward Lecture & Symposium, “The Future of Nursing in the Age of AI,” on Thursday, October 16 @VIFFest Centre in Vancouver. Learn more & register: nursing.ubc.ca/community/even…

The future of dementia care ⁦@ubcappscience⁩ ⁦@UBCNursing⁩ ⁦@JimMannBC⁩ ⁦@UBCIDEALab⁩ broadview.org/future-of-deme…

.@ubcengineering Associate Professor Khondokar Nahiduzzaman informs CTV Morning Live about Canada's preparedness for severe flooding with @Keri_Adams. ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vide…

A baby’s microbiome could shape their lifelong immune health. New research shows how disrupting that balance early can trigger chronic inflammation. #WorldMicrobiomeDay @SBME_UBC Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54370.html?h…

June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day. The summer solstice is significant to many Indigenous groups and communities across Canada which makes this a fitting opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Find events and resources at UBC: bit.ly/43CbGik

Ongoing global events may be affecting members of our community in different ways. If you are seeking support or someone to talk to, please know that UBC offers resources to help. Student resources Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/support-unanti… Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/support/suppor… Faculty and staff resources hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benef… hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wel…

What began as a pandemic painting project grew into a powerful tribute to Vancouver’s Chinatown. Donna Seto, Manager of Research & Strategic Initiatives at UBC Civil Engineering, captures memory, architecture, and community in Chinatown. bit.ly/43YYoO8

@AbCelleraBio @HlthResearchBC @TTcardUBC Dr. Peter Zandstra, director of the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering, emphasized the value of collaborative programs uniting research & industry to support translation. @PZandstra @SBME_UBC

On CTV Morning Live with @Keri_Adams, @drjohnoliffe of @ubcappscience & Report Co-authour discusses the call to address men's health issues 👨🤝 ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vide…

What a pleasure to confer an Honorary Degree from to our distinguished alumnus Erik Lindholm. @UBC @ECEUBC

Congrats to the lab of Dr. Nozomu Yachie (@nzmyachie) at @SBME_UBC on their new @NatureBiotech study! 👏 They've developed a multi-kingdom genetic barcoding system, called CloneSelect, for precise clone isolation. Read the paper: go.nature.com/43tuAaS

We are the ACCESS (Aging, Cancer Care + Support) Research Lab at @UBCNursing—advancing cancer care for older adults in BC through research and innovation. Follow us to stay informed on our work. #GeriOnc2025 #CancerAndAging

🏆 From mentorship to biomedical breakthroughs, Vancouver scientists had a standout April! We’re spotlighting Dr. @GovindKaigala (@SBME_UBC), recipient of the UBC Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship. 🎉 See all the winners and celebrate them with us: bit.ly/4iIX3z

Today is an opportunity to grieve the loss of innocent lives, honour them, comfort those impacted and offer appreciation for those serving in response to the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy. Available supports for UBC community members: bit.ly/3YQ9wKc Available supports for people in British Columbia: bit.ly/3YOAORx

Over the weekend, a senseless tragedy rocked Vancouver as 11 people were killed and many more injured at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival. @UBC is lowering flags to half-mast and offering support to those affected: bit.ly/3YQ9wKc