Fund your Japan postgrad university study abroad

If you are a UBC graduate looking to research in Japan, put your name in for a 2023 Research Student Scholarship . Applications are due May 18. The Government of Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is currently accepting applications for students who want to study...

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A bold new ‘carbohydrate economy’: When products really do grow on trees

Changing our relationship to nature, and our mindset, in order to transition “from a fossil-carbon economy and hydrocarbons to a carbohydrate economy” — that’s Orlando Rojas ’ mission. And it’s about forging as many strategic alliances and joining as many networks as possible across the world to...

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Stephen Johnston says working with community partners is the best practice for universities and governments when engaging with local populations

Stephen Johnston, Executive Director, Community Impact Real Estate Division, says universities and governments must prioritize local knowledge as a solution to complicated and interconnected community problems. Prior to COVID-19, Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside street market provided for residents to...

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Ravi Kumar says a combination of education and enterprise is needed for creating an equitable future

Ravi Kumar, President, Infosys Ltd., says the partnership of academic institutions and enterprises is the magic wand for creating an equitable future. Ravi Kumar, President, Infosys Ltd., was a panelist at the launch of UBC’s global engagement strategy , “In Service,” in April 2021 (Video: UBC)...

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Philipe Sutter encourages global partnerships to improve research efforts that can lead to better solutions for worldwide issues

Philipe Sutter, former Consul General of France in Vancouver, discusses the importance of global engagement and increased cooperation for a more just, sustainable and thriving world. Issues such as climate change and the pandemic must be targeted at a global level. For example, AbCellera, a...

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Innovative researcher on nanofibre technologies: UBC Materials Engineering’s Dr. Addie Bahi

While it’s not a term the average person is familiar with, nanofibre technologies play a role in a number of fields, including biomedical sciences, electronics and wood sciences. At the forefront of this new technology is Dr. Addie Bahi.

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Janet Napolitano discusses the collaboration of universities as an integral ingredient for improving communities across the globe

Janet Napolitano, Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkley, former U.S.A. Secretary of Homeland Security and Past President of the University of California, discusses the role of universities in bringing together community leaders and discussing how to improve issues, such as global warming, and...

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Lauren Sorkin talks about the importance of creating resilient cities

Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director, Resilient Cities Network, talks about a project that achieves multiple goals with limited resources on the rooftops of schools in Chennai, India. Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director, Resilient Cities Network, was a panelist at the launch of UBC’s global engagement...

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UBC staff can apply to receive a £2,500 grant from the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the SDGs Challenge Grants fund

Do you have an idea for a project, workshop or event to help support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda? The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Higher Education and the SDGs Challenge Grants fund collaborative work for professional and academic staff at member universities...

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Scholarship opportunity: Fully-funded graduate degree from Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

Graduate students, earn a Master’s degree for free. Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) is now accepting applications. QECS is offering a life-changing opportunity to Commonwealth students to travel to a different country in the Commonwealth and experience the culture, broaden horizons...

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