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UBC researchers receive NFRF funding to explore disruptive and climate change research

15 UBC-led projects have been awarded a combined total of $9.6 million through two competitions to conduct research that has the potential to have game-changing impacts.Of these 15 projects, four projects are focused on climate and mitigation have been awarded a combined $6.86 million. The remaining 11 projects have been awarded a combined $2.75 million as part of the NFRF (New Frontiers in Research Fund) Exploration Stream.

Staff in focus: Taryn Alessandra Cigagna

Taryn from Campus and Community Planning engages with the UBC community on climate action and sustainability initiatives as part of her role. Learn more about how she's partnering with faculty and staff to address one of the biggest global challenges of our time.

Study finds basic income could solve global poverty and stop environmental destruction

According to UBC research, providing a basic income could boost global gross domestic product (GDP) by US$ 163 trillion while acting to curb environmental degradation.An analysis of 186 countries found that providing basic income, or regular, set payments to all adults in the world, could boost global GDP by about 130 per cent. For every dollar invested, approximately US$4 to $7 of economic impacts could be generated, according to the study published today in Cell Reports Sustainability, which the researchers believe is the largest of its kind to date.

UBC-developed oral insulin drops offer relief for diabetes patients

Workday Student: changes for UBC faculty and instructors

$140 million for UBC-led research hub to accelerate drug development and biomanufacturing

Indigenous History Month events and resources

Pride at UBC events and resources

New ‘Staff in Focus’ series launched on UBC Today

We are pleased to announce the launch of ‘Staff in focus’ – a new series highlighting our staff members and their work at the university.    

Applications open for the UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund

As a faculty or staff member, you can apply for a UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund before July 9. These funds are granted to departments and units in Vancouver and the Okanagan to support the university's commitment to the Okanagan Charter to become a health and wellbeing-promoting institution, as outlined in UBC's Wellbeing Strategic Framework. 

Celebrating the 2024 Banting Postdoctoral Fellows

Nine UBC postdoctoral researchers have received Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships.The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships is a program that provides federal government funding to the best national and international postdoctoral applicants who will positively contribute to Canada’s economic, social, and research-based growth. Fellowships are awarded to post-doctoral researchers who are considered are part of Canada’s next generation of research leaders.UBC's new Banting scholars are: