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A vision of Metro Vancouver’s health care future links Innovation Boulevard to a Knowledge Corridor

A vision of Metro Vancouver’s health care future links Innovation Boulevard to a Knowledge Corridor

In a recent article in the Vancouver Sun, Arvind Gupta says a rapid transit link joining UBC to Surrey’s ‘boulevard’ would drive innovation.

Report: B.C. University Degree a Good Investment

Report: B.C. University Degree a Good Investment

The Research Universities Council of B.C. released a report regarding employment outcomes for students.

Creative Education; Disruptive Innovation: Vancouver Institute Lecture

Creative Education; Disruptive Innovation: Vancouver Institute Lecture

Read UBC President Arvind Gupta’s lecture to the Vancouver Institute on universities role in enhancing social and economic productivity.

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UBC puts $26.9M to work for 70 research projects

In a visit from Andrew Wilkinson, Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services today UBC profiled some of the research benefiting from close to $27M for 70 research infrastructure projects in 2014.

UBC President raises the university’s profile in India during trade mission

UBC President raises the university’s profile in India during trade mission

Arvind Gupta announces $250,000 in scholarships for Indian students, promotes student exchange and partnerships

From Here Special – Arvind Gupta

From Here Special – Arvind Gupta

Prof. Arvind Gupta sits down to talk with UBCO-TV.

Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships

Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships

The Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships present an exciting opportunity to increase support for student learning, international engagement and student accessibility at UBC.

Live life safer with UBCO technology

Live life safer with UBCO technology

UBC Okanagan has received $3.8 million from the federal government for STAR, the Survive and Thrive Applied Research Facility, which will help develop technology to be used by soldiers and emergency personnel.

The binner takes it all

The binner takes it all

A conference on binning is one way UBC’s Learning Exchange, now in its 15th year, is connecting with Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

Innovation Strategy to Boost BC’s Knowledge-Intensive Economy

Innovation Strategy to Boost BC’s Knowledge-Intensive Economy

During his October 1 keynote address to the Vancouver Board of Trade, Professor Arvind Gupta introduced a five-point innovation agenda.

Major Entrance Scholarships Reception

Major Entrance Scholarships Reception

Prof. Arvind Gupta welcomed incoming Major Entrance Scholarship winners to UBC at a reception at his home on Sept. 15.

Canadian diamond pioneer donates $9.1 million for Alzheimer’s research

Canadian diamond pioneer donates $9.1 million for Alzheimer’s research

The University of British Columbia’s quest to understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease is being bolstered intellectually and technologically.