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@ubcprez

President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of British Columbia

British Columbia Katılım Haziran 2016
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@FriesenJoe @globeandmail @MarkJCarney @UBC ...reciprocal collaborations with Indian institutions. This includes making our South Asia Hub permanent, launching a new partnership with Atlas SkillTech University, and committing more than $4 million in entrance scholarships for high-achieving Indian students.
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I spoke with @FriesenJoe at @globeandmail about the growing partnership between Canada and India following Prime Minister @MarkJCarney's delegation that we had the opportunity to join. Universities have a critical role to play, and at @UBC, we are working to build more...
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@UBC This will lead to less wait times for students and better care. Thank you to the many teams across the university who worked tirelessly to bring this vision to life. Together, we are building a healthier and thriving campus community. Learn more: lnkd.in/gx-rgAYg
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Student wellbeing is a priority at @UBC. Our new Gateway Health building is bringing our enhanced student health and counselling services under one easy to find location, moving UBC to a truly integrated, team-based care model.
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@SBQMI_UBC @UBC ..to discuss how we can strengthen Canada’s national sovereign capacity in this critical field. The broader UBC delegation included 25 members representing UBC excellence in critical minerals; life sciences; marine aerospace and advanced materials; as well as quantum.
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So pleased to be in Ottawa for a full day of meetings as part of our annual “UBC Day on the Hill” mission. We had four teams and I was honoured to lead the Quantum team with researchers and industry partners at the UBC Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (Blusson QMI). @SBQMI_UBC
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I’m looking forward to a full day of conversations about how Canada can continue to lead in innovation, attract global talent, and turn world-class research into real-world impact.
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Today I’m proud to be in #Ottawa with an outstanding delegation of more than 20 researchers, students, and leaders from The University of British Columbia for our annual Day on the Hill.
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@UBC @Daimka07 This is a great opportunity for UBC to expand our growing partnership with Mongolia in research and innovation, transnational education and student mobility.
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@UBC Minister Gongor (@Daimka07) oversees the booming Mongolian mining sector, famous for abundant copper, gold and uranium. He is also a champion for education and for UBC!
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UBC Alumni are successful all over the world! A particular pleasure to welcome Damdinnyam Gongor, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Mongolia, back to our Vancouver campus. Minister Gongor completed his Master’s of Applied Science in Mining Engineering at @UBC in 2015.
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Great to hear from Minister Robertson (@gregorrobertson) on SkyTrain to UBC. I look forward to continuing to work with him and others on extending SkyTrain to improve access to education, jobs and affordable housing.
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Should the Skytrain go all the way to UBC? Former Mayor of Vancouver and Federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure @gregorrobertson weighed in on the topic during an address to the Greater Vancouver business community. #cndpoli #bcpoli #UBCX #Skytrain #bctransit

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Pleased to celebrate our groundbreaking partnership ATLAS SkillTech University with Founding President and Chancellor Dr Indu Shahani and Prime Minister @MarkJCarney. This is part of the Prime Minister’s delegation to Mumbai to advance and deepen ties between Canada and India.
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