Rhymes with Dundee
Vancouver, BC
Joined February 2010
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Every day, 40+ @UBC research groups are exploring sustainable solutions for the planet. From wildfires to next-gen batteries, sustainability has been core to our mission for over 25 years. This #EarthDay, let's act decisively.
Read more: bit.ly/49Ijgcl
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1/3: #Budget2024 makes significant investments in Canada’s research ecosystem. These investments towards new knowledge and talent will drive discoveries and innovations, build a better world and improve our quality of life. #CdnPSE
Investing in research is a no-brainer!
That's why #Budget2024 supports research innovation by:
📚Investing in, and developing, a new generation of research talent
🔬Increasing research grants across disciplines
✨Updating Canada’s top research facilities
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(2/2) This new funding provides students with new education and career opportunities—and helps meet demand for talent in BC’s growing tech and life sciences sectors. Thank you for this generous investment @brendabaileybc @lisabeare! Learn more: bit.ly/3JgI0NQ
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(1/2) Thanks to funding from the BC government, UBC is adding 778 new spaces over six years in technology-related programs on the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.
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It was an honour to speak about mental health and substance use, from both a personal and institutional perspective, at @StJohnsUBC Hot Lunch this week. Many thanks to everyone who joined us for your attention and excellent questions!
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From science fiction to classroom reality: How UBC instructors are using AI as a teaching tool news.ubc.ca/2023/05/24/from-…
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The @westbankfn Archaeology Office have teamed up with Dr. Neha Gupta from @fass_ubco to develop an interactive web map that celebrates syilx heritage and strengthens Indigenous data governance. Read our Q&A with project co-leads.
communityengagement.ubc.ca/n…
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Melody Salehzadeh (@m_salehzadeh), a graduate student in @kiranksoma's lab, spearheaded a glove recycling program at the DMCBH when she saw how much plastic waste was being created during the pandemic.
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Insect forecasting comes to UBC Vancouver campus this summer 🦟 bit.ly/39Y1PuR
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How are senior leaders in higher education across the world making wellbeing a priority on their campuses?
Register for a free webinar.
May 12, 2022
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM PDT
bit.ly/Wellbeing-priority
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The International Health Promoting Campuses Symposium takes place virtually on May 12. The one-day event with @UBCprez aims to activate the Okanagan Charter, calling on higher education to embed health into all aspects of campus culture. Register 👇 bit.ly/3FCG5AD
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MEDIA ADVISORY: UBC is launching the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force Report today. The report has 54 recommendations to address systemic racism and promote inclusive excellence at UBC. #antiracismUBC news.ubc.ca/2022/04/21/event…
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Today, I join the UBC community in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day & remembering the six million Jewish people and countless others who lost their lives. bit.ly/3IO3orL
A beautifully written and heartbreaking story. Tough to get through this without tearing up.
I’ve spent this week in Abbotsford hearing from residents about the impact of #BCflood. In the Sumas Prairie, I found heartbreaking loss – and a community rallying behind its farmers.
Today’s story, with @annhui:
theglobeandmail.com/canada/b…
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Congratulations Class of 2021! We’re so proud of all you have accomplished and how much you have overcome to reach graduation day. We know you’ll shape a better world for all of us.
bit.ly/3nG6wxX #UBCgrad
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UBC to develop new campus in Surrey after making $70-million land purchase dlvr.it/SBmV5b
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Congratulations to the 37 @UBC researchers that will be supported with more than $5.7 million from @InnovationCA JELF funding research.ubc.ca/latest-ubc-r…
