Diamond Foundation donates $1M to support Jewish studies at UBC
A $1 million donation from the Diamond Foundation to the University of British Columbia will expand Jewish studies programming in the classroom and beyond the UBC campus.
Emerging technologies open new doorways for young writers
Creative Writing instructor Jennifer Moss connects students to a diversity of digital storytelling work with project-based learning.
MFA Theatre Design and Production graduate is transforming set design through virtual reality
Kimira Bhikum believes that VR can help bridge the gap between vision and expression.
Podcasts, policy, and the president: interdisciplinary course returns to teach the power of language
An interdisciplinary course looking at the power of language is on offer again this year.
2018-2019 Killam Teaching Prize Winners
The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.
UBC Psychology instructor Steven Barnes wins prestigious national teaching award
Steven Barnes has been recognized as one of Canada’s best university teachers as the recipient of a 2019 3M National Teaching Fellow Award.
UBC launches first EdX course on Gender and Sexuality
The course was designed by Dr. Janice Stewart of the Social Justice Institute to help participants from around the world navigate the complexities of gender and sexuality.
New partnership brings original documents from the French Revolution to UBC
UBC has acquired original pamphlets from the French Revolution that shed light on the radical transformation that took place between 1789-1799.
Using augmented reality to enhance learning
In collaboration with students, Geography professor Siobhán McPhee developed an augmented reality app to create an urban history tour of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown and Downtown Eastside neighbourhoods.