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Biodiversity under siege

Dr. Claire Kremen explains why even blueberries and chocolate could be at risk

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Global Engagement Strategy launches

April 12 program focuses on what it means to be a university in service to the world

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Exploring STEM education for Indigenous youth in Canada

April 15 virtual event features Dr. Jane Philpott and Dr. Jason Pennington

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Countering the spread of misinformation on vaccines

Experts dispel common myths in April 20 webinar

Explore UBC

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Campus, Community

In a nutshell: how fruits and vegetables have sex

How pollinators help create more nutritious produce

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Campus, People, Teaching and Learning

How these 8 undergrads decided on minoring

Insights from those who added a minor to their degree

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Innovation, Research

Canadian-built laser chills antimatter to near absolute zero for first time

Researchers achieve world’s first manipulation of antimatter by laser

This week at UBC host Nina Mendoza

This Week at UBC

What’s happening at UBC from April 4 to 10

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Community, Research

Weight loss changes people’s responsiveness to food marketing

Study looks at people with obesity

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Campus, Teaching and Learning

How UBC Arts Co-op began 20 years ago

Student research papers led to one of the most successful co-op programs in Canada