News & announcements
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May 25, 2022
A globetrotting PhD like no other
There’s tough, and then there’s Tough. It’s unlikely anyone would ever say that Dr.
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May 4, 2022
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 econo
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May 3, 2022
Steven Johnston says working with community partners is the best practice for universities and governments when engaging with local populations
Steven Johnston, Executive Director, Community Impact Real Estate Division, says universities and governments must prioritize local knowledge as a
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April 26, 2022
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 futu
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April 19, 2022
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 ju
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April 13, 2022
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,
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April 12, 2022
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.
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April 7, 2022
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 rooft
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April 6, 2022
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?