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University of British Columbia

2329 West Mall, Vancouver, Canada
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The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for research and teaching, ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world.  UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world.

UBC Statement on Respectful Environment

The University of British Columbia envisions a climate in which students, faculty and staff are provided with the best possible conditions for learning, researching and working, including an environment that is dedicated to excellence, equity and mutual respect. The University of British Columbia strives to realize this vision by
establishing employment and educational practices that respect the dignity of individuals and make it possible for everyone to live, work, and study in a positive and supportive environment, free from harmful behaviours such as bullying and
harassment.

Moderation policy

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The future of brain-health research is at UBC.

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This November, UBC is asking faculty and staff about what's important to them in the Workplace Experiences Survey. Join Professor Santa J. Ono in a conversation on Facebook Live with Bill Aiello, professor of Computer Science and Shanda Jordan Gaetz, executive director of faculty affairs in the UBC Faculty of Medicine. The conversation will be moderated by Kathryn Gretsinger, senior instructor at UBC Journalism. For more information about the Workplace Experiences Survey, please visit http://www.ubc.ca/wes.

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After winning last Saturday’s football game, the UBC Thunderbirds secured a spot in the playoffs! Come out to the Hardy Cup semi-final; kick off at Thunderbird stadium at 3pm on Saturday against the Regina Rams!

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Help guide future transportation planning at UBC and you could win one of four Mobi by Shaw Go standard annual bike share memberships.

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Are you in 3rd or 4th year university and interested in International Law? Help us frame a future program by participating in a short 5-8 minute survey.

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Andrew Feinstein draws back the curtain on the shadow world of the global trade in weapons in this Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies Wall Exchange lecture. Register today for free tickets.

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The world premiere of Theatre at UBC's Wives and Daughters shines with love and possibility. Running November 9-25, get tickets today: http://ow.ly/mm4630gesIM

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A new study, co-authored by UBC Okanagan’s Associate Professor of Psychology Zach Walsh, found that psychedelic drugs are associated with a decreased likelihood of antisocial criminal behaviour.

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While you would be forgiven for being nose-deep in your books, it’s time to take a minute to reflect on how you’re managing your money. Do you have a budget? Or are you spending on the go?

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Dr. Lara Boyd is using video games to speed recovery for people following stroke. Read the full story in the National Post: http://ow.ly/L9FR30gigdo

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A new survey designed by UBC professors Paul Evans and Xiaojun Li asked 1,519 Canadians about their views on trade and investment issues, policy priorities, human rights in China.

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Autumn colours have arrived at the UBC Vancouver campus!

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