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Sunflowers’ invisible colours

The ultraviolet of their flowers not only attract pollinators, but help plant regulate water loss

Spotlight

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Help shape the future of the UBC Vancouver campus

Contribute your perspective for the 2050 vision

Dr. Rehan Sadiq

Rehan Sadiq appointed UBCO Provost and VP, Academic pro tem

Dr. Sadiq is Professor of Civil Engineering, Executive Associate Dean at UBCO Engineering

World-renowned philosopher, futurist and author Douglas Rushkoff

UBC Lind Initiative presents Douglas Rushkoff

Join February 3 virtual event on “The Future of Media”

Explore UBC

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Campus, Teaching and Learning

How to access student services while learning remotely

Tips to find in person and remote support

This Week at UBC host Will Oxtoby

This Week at UBC

What’s happening from January 23 to 29

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Campus, Community

UBC named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2022

Award recognizes employers that offer best workplaces and programs for young people starting their careers

Dr. Sepideh Pakpour, with student researchers Enrique Calderon and Rita Lam, examine a sample beside natural light experimentation chamber

Innovation, Research

Smart windows can significantly reduce indoor pathogens

Researchers at UBC Okanagan determine daylight can disinfect surfaces

Pod of whales with their mouths open

Why don’t whales drown when they eat?

Dr. Kelsey Gil discovered new anatomical structure that allows whales to take in water without choking

Professor John Helliwell

Community, Research

Job satisfaction and the COVID effect

COVID forced an abrupt change to the daily working lives of millions. Is our well-being worse or better off?