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The challenges are real. Microplastics and nanoplastics are in our food, water and the air we breathe. They’re even in our bodies.

At UBC, students and researchers are partnering with communities and businesses to find sustainable solutions.

See how we’re pushing forward, every day: bit.ly/4o7vzWO
Push forward with UBC: Tackling microplastics - Beyond
The University of British Columbia is finding nature-based solutions to material problems.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Practice how to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON at 10:16 am on Oct 16 during #ShakeOutBC2025. 🚨 As part of ShakeOut, on Oct 16, UBC Vancouver will test its emergency notification system, UBC Alert. Students, faculty and staff will receive a test notification by text and voice message.
Are you prepared for an earthquake? - Safety & Risk Services
On October 16, practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:16 am during the annual Great BC ShakeOut. UBC will also test its emergency notification system.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030 is here! 🎉 While reaffirming our commitment to ongoing priorities, we’re building on these foundations with seven new strategic directions to help UBC move forward.

Learn more: news.ubc.ca/2025/10/ubc-...
UBC launches a shared vision for a bright future: UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030 - UBC News
UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030 positions the university to lead through global challenges, advancing excellence in research, teaching and innovation.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Congratulations to the staff recipients of the 2025 UBC President's Service Awards for Excellence and the President's Staff Awards!
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September 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Three robotic ambassadors are helping human students get ready for the new school term this month.

The Kiwibot robots dubbed Grey, Kelly and Robson are putting their knowledge on display and to the test at the UBC Bookstore.
Kiwibots coming to UBC Vancouver campus as part of innovation partnership with Rogers Communications - UBC News
Three robotic ambassadors have learned enough about UBC Vancouver’s bookstore and campus to help human students get ready for the new school term. Starting Sept. 2, the trio of Kiwibot robots dubbed G...
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September 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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Join #UBCForestry and @landfood.ubc.ca on September 30 at 1956 Main Mall as we unite for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day.

Learn more: bit.ly/osd-2025
#UBC #OrangeShirtDay
2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day |
Join Land and Food Systems and Forestry for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day on Sept 30.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Organic waste sorting in residence remains a stubborn sustainability challenge. Last year, we collaborated with #UBC C+CP and the SEEDS Sustainability Program to find a solution. Learn more at sustain.ubc.ca/stories/wast...
August 26, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Get your tickets to Harvest Feastival on September 18! This epic evening brings the UBC community together for a family-style feast, catered by UBC Food Services' Sage Catering, plus special programming in the Arts and Culture District! For menu and tickets visit event.fourwaves.com/harvest2025/
Harvest Feastival 2025
Fourwaves - Harvest Feastival 2025
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August 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Designing a better housing website experience starts with YOU! Take our short survey by September 30 for a chance to win a $100 @ubcbookstore gift card (can be used in-store or online). Winner drawn October 1. 🏠✨⁠

🔗 Visit www.housing.ubc.ca/survey to learn more.
July 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Help shape accessibility at #UBC. UBC students, faculty and staff are invited to apply to join the Accessibility Committee to support disability inclusion and guide future directions for accessibility. Apply by July 8. bit.ly/3Ter3bN
June 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day—an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.

Find events and resources at UBC: bit.ly/43CbGik
Indigenous History Month - UBCevents
Indigenous History Month events at UBC Vancouver
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June 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
While the hockey world had its attention on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, world championship hockey was happening right here at #UBC Vancouver. Discover how staff across SHCS and UBC collaborated to make the World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships safe, inclusive and accessible. shcs.ubc.ca/wdihc-2025-t...
June 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
UBC has ranked 40th in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings released today. The university ranks third among Canadian institutions and in the top 3% globally.

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June 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Ongoing global events may be affecting members of our UBC community in different ways. If you are seeking support or someone to talk to, please know that UBC offers resources to help. (Links in thread.)
June 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
"There’s no cashier. No checkout counter. No app. Just swipe in, grab your stuff, and leave." Read about our new Gage Market, a 24/7 Amazon Just Walk Out Market—the first on a university campus in Canada. #UBC #amazon #ubcfood #ubcresidence #conveniencestore #vancouver
UBC Opens Canada’s First 24/7 Amazon Just Walk Out Powered Autonomous University Convenience Store
Read about UBC Opens Canada’s First 24/7 Amazon Just Walk Out Powered Autonomous University Convenience Store. Looking for the best restaurants in Vancouver?
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May 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Find out how we’re empowering students in residence to take sustainability and climate action through the new Residence Sustainability Enhancement Fund—and meet our inaugural recipients! shcs.ubc.ca/empowering-s...
#ubc #ubcshcs #ubcresidence #sustainability #climateaction
Empowering students: Residence Sustainability Enhancement Fund | SHCS Staff Website
Andrew Quenneville, Associate Director, Student Residence and member of the SHCS CAP 2030 committee
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May 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Today UBC welcomes athletes from around the world for the World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships. Good luck to all the athletes! Check out the game schedule and learn more: wdihc2025.ca
#ubcevents #hostatubc #sporthosting
May 8, 2025 at 4:04 AM