For Kavie Toor, the Back the 'Birds fundraising event is an MVP assist for UBC athletes in sport and life. bit.ly/4dPdisp

From reading doctors’ notes to predict cancer patient survival odds, to screening billions of promising drug compounds in a matter of weeks, learn how #AI is supercharging medical innovations at #UBC. bit.ly/46BgfKO

UBC supports many families in our community with quality and affordable child care. Discover our newest setting, Heron’s Landing, and learn how our educators’ progressive approach fosters social awareness in our youngest generation: bit.ly/46XfUCi

How much microplastic are you drinking? A new @UBCLFS tool can now tell you in minutes. Learn how it works here: bit.ly/3Z3ZZQL

Same-sex couples now live in 99.5 per cent of U.S. counties, according to a study co-authored by UBC Sociology Dr. Amin Ghaziani. The trend is being driven primarily by male couples moving from traditional ‘gaybourhoods’ and into the broader community: bit.ly/3yZKgrd

Career educator and three-time #UBC alum, Rob Kim, shares what you can do to cultivate a more joyful mindset at work — including taking a lesson from penguins. bit.ly/3LPMnRn

UBC adds another 282 beds with new student residence, Brock Commons South. The building formally opened its doors to students earlier this summer, which is already 100-per-cent occupied. Read more: bit.ly/3MmzfDv UBC Student Housing and Community Services

Engineers at CHBE at UBC develop all-in-one solution to catch and destroy “forever chemicals.” The catalyst could be a low-cost, effective solution for municipal water systems and specialized industrial projects. Learn more about how this solution works: bit.ly/3yKXA2V

UBC researchers leading 4 projects awarded $21.5m to develop solutions towards sustainable agriculture. The research teams & projects are supported by grants from NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative: bit.ly/3Mqe9Ed ISED SSHRC AAFC Canada

For UBC Thunderbirds Women’s Soccer—Back the ‘Birds levels the playing field. give.ubc.ca/impact-stories…

With back-to-school approaching, many students may be anxious about mathematics due to its challenging reputation. @UBCMath Drs. Melania Alvarez and Lindsey Daniels provide insights for parents on how to support their children’s success in math: bit.ly/4cLrMbO

GlamBOT operator, filmmaker, content creator — #UBC alum Cole Walliser shares his pet peeve, personal motto and more in an interview with The University of British Columbia Magazine. bit.ly/3Am9ikI

Welcome to the new academic year! Read a message from UBC's President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon: bit.ly/4gaC6gw

Congratulations to the fifteen #UBC faculty members that have been announced by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC // SRC) as new Fellows and as new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Learn more: bit.ly/3Z4Tq0g

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the recent passing of our Chancellor Emeritus Lindsay Gordon. On behalf of UBC, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. He served as the University Chancellor from 2014-2020. Read this tribute to Lindsay: bit.ly/3Z6deAw

Thousands of invasive peach blossom jellyfish are appearing in B.C. waters, marking their furthest northern range in North America. According to @UBCScience research, sightings are predicted to increase due to climate change. Read more: bit.ly/3TyCZpJ

At #UBC, the health and safety of our university community remains our highest priority. Hundreds of additional doses of naloxone are coming to our campuses and residence buildings this year. Learn more about substance use resources: bit.ly/4ed4oVJ BC Government News

The new Biodevice Foundry at UBC School of Biomedical Engineering will enable faster, more accurate and cost-effective biomedical innovation.   Help us realize the potential of this cutting-edge research and training facility opening soon: give.ubc.ca/projects/bio-d…

Before the school year kicks off, don't forget that a child's vision is an essential aspect of school readiness. 👀 UBC Medicine clinical prof. Dr. Jane Gardiner shares why an eye exam may be the most crucial item on your child’s back-to-school checklist: bit.ly/3z2YxDD

Congratulations to six #UBC students who have been awarded Canada’s largest STEM scholarship. Meet our 2024 Schulich Leaders. Learn more: give.ubc.ca/news/schulich-…