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UBC

Bullying alleged in case of UBC professor, questions raised about investigation

Former students and faculty involved in the University of British Columbia's investigation of its creative writing chair say the allegations against him included sexual harassment, bullying and...

UBC says acclaimed writer Steven Galloway removed over breach of trust

A woman who complained to the University of British Columbia about the chair of its writing program says she's glad the acclaimed writer is no longer employed by the school. The university...

UBC has a new president

A Vancouver-born biomedical researcher who is a pioneer in experimental medicine with an established track record as a senior leader at U.S. universities, has become the 15th President and Vice...

UBC astronomy student discovers four new planets

Michelle Kunimoto’s bachelor degree in physics and astronomy sent her on a journey out of this world—and led to the discovery of four new worlds beyond our solar system. The planets, designated “...

UBC board of governors votes against divestment from fossil fuel industry

Board chooses instead to establish a sustainable future fund with seed funding of $10 million.
UBC students

Clarity needed in UBC system for handling sex assault allegations: report

VANCOUVER — University of British Columbia staff who handled sexual assault allegations made against a PhD candidate acted in "good faith," but human error and a lack of clarity led to a delayed...
UBC Divestment protest

UBC board to make final decision on whether to dump fossil fuel investments

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia has the chance to become a national leader in the fight against climate change by rejecting its own finance committee's recommendation to not sell the...

Pride flag found burned at University of B.C. during annual LGBTQ celebration

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia is speaking out after a rainbow Pride flag raised for the school's annual OUTWeek was found burned on the flagpole. In a statement released Tuesday, the...

Professors blast UBC's "failures of governance"

Three UBC professors call for their university's management to shape up in wake of repeated scandals.

UBC finance committee says no to selling off fossil fuel holdings

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia's finance committee has voted against selling off the school's fossil fuel holdings, saying it would go against their fiduciary duty. The finance...