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Jun 10
⚽️ | With the World Cup now upon us, the Thunderbirds are hoping that this global summer of soccer will spark increased excitement for the sport, ahead of UBC hosting the U SPORTS Women's Soccer Championship from November 12 to 15 👀 #GoBirdsGo
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University of British Columbia retweeted
Jun 1
🏊 SWIM | Swimming stars are at the UBC Aquatic Centre this weekend as the Thunderbirds host the 61st annual Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet! 🤩
Read all about the event right here 👇 #GoBirdsGo
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June is Pride Month. Explore the many Pride activities at our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses and connect with the community: bit.ly/3Hkn1vX
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You did it—congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of you. 💙💛
This spring, we celebrated 9,326 UBC Vancouver graduates across 28 ceremonies at the @ChanCentre for the Performing Arts, each one recognizing your hard work, resilience and achievement.
Now part of a global community of @alumniubc, you’re ready for what’s next, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. ✨
Up next, @ubcokanagan celebrates its graduates from June 4–5! 🎓
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Congrats to the first wave of scholars through the Canada Impact Research Training Awards at UBC!
The scholars' research will contribute to areas of strategic importance to Canada, from biotech, AI to climate resilience.
Supported by the Government of Canada, the award is designed to attract top international talent and build research capacity in areas critical to Canada’s future: bit.ly/4dPB5ds
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The National Soccer Development Centre at UBC Vancouver is preparing to serve as a team base camp training site for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ this summer. For information on potential operational impacts, facility access, and more, please visit the FAQ website: bit.ly/43zoPZI
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Finding the right health services on campus shouldn’t be complicated.💙
The UBC Campus of Care project is bringing partners across campus and the broader health system together to help make navigating care at UBC easier for everyone.
This collaborative initiative includes UBC and VCH-operated clinics, the Ministry of Health, the Vancouver Division of Family Practice and the University Neighbourhoods Association, with support and facilitation from UBC Health.
👉 Discover campus health supports here: bit.ly/4dGDJmS
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UBC working to restore access to Canvas following cyber incident at Instructure. More info here: bit.ly/3Rbqr9q
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We’re just one week away from Spring 2026 graduation at UBC Vancouver. 🎓 From May 20–28, our community comes together to celebrate your hard work, determination and achievement. Tuum Est. It is Yours.
Mark the moment by tagging us or sharing your experience with #UBCGrad.
Find everything you need to know about graduation: bit.ly/4pjfYo0
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URGENT: Canvas is unavailable due to a cyber breach involving Instructure, the provider of Canvas. UBC community members should not log into Canvas until further notice. If you are logged in, please log out now and change your CWL password immediately. For more, click here: bit.ly/42Gvhhr
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University of British Columbia retweeted
Apr 24
Great coverage on @CTVVancouver of our latest public opinion research on #SkyTrain to @UBC. The poll shows strong Metro Vancouver-wide support and recognition of key benefits: more affordable housing, job creation, economic growth and reduced congestion: bit.ly/4eBNCDi
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University of British Columbia retweeted
Apr 23
A privilege to join @drsuzannesimard at the @ChanCentre last night for the launch of When the Forest Breathes—an evening of music, art and conversation about the future of forests. Grateful to everyone who made it such a meaningful Earth Day. #EarthDay
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The Broadway Subway Station currently stops short of UBC.
But a recent independent poll shows broad regional support for extending Skytrain to UBC.
Learn more: bit.ly/4mIG6sl
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#UBC is proud to be named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2026! Learn how UBC creates a culture of environmental awareness and develops exceptional sustainability initiatives to make us a great place to work: bit.ly/48HR77q
#GreenEmployers #TopEmployers2026
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University of British Columbia retweeted
Apr 17
It was great to join Ministers Nina Krieger (@NinaKriegerBC) and Josie Osborne (@Josie_Osborne) today to announce a @UBC partnership that could make a big difference in the toxic drug crisis.
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University of British Columbia retweeted
Apr 8
🏀 WBB | Two standout T-Birds will play together professionally this summer, as star forward Olivia Weekes and current lead assistant coach Jessica Hanson have signed with the Bulleen Boomers in Australia! 👏👏
Good luck both Olivia and Jess! #GoBirdsGo
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March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members – and reflect on how we can all contribute to trans inclusion.
Explore more information, events and community resources here: bit.ly/3XDPNgm
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Congratulations to the 2026 honorary degree recipients! These 10 remarkable individuals are leaders in their respective fields, having made significant contributions and transformative impacts. Their achievements inspire our students, faculty and communities.
Learn more: bit.ly/4tefBx5
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UBC has ranked in the top 30 among the world's top universities across all five broad subject areas of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026:
18th in Social Sciences & Management
22nd (tied) in Natural Sciences
23rd in Arts & Humanities
25th in Life Sciences & Medicine
29th (tied) in Engineering & Technology
Learn more: bit.ly/4iq7SXw
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Today we acknowledge members of the UBC community who are marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year. We hope that this Nowruz ushers in light and offers opportunities to come together in community and support.
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