Tŝilhqot’in Nation and UBC sign Memorandum of Understanding and Indigenous Knowledge Protocol Agreement
On August 11, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and an Indigenous Knowledge Protocol Agreement (IK Protocol) were signed by the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and the University of British Columbia. These agreements were led by Chief Russell Myers Ross, Vice Chair of the Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) and Prof. Helen Burt, Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation at UBC.
UBC presents journalist Wab Kinew as next distinguished speaker
Time with his dying father leads to new book, and profound new quality of life.
UBC presents Jay Ingram for a second night
High demand in community for Alzheimer’s speaker.
Award-winning Jay Ingram speaks about the science of Alzheimer’s
UBC Okanagan’s Distinguished Speaker Series tackles mystery of the tragic illness.
Photographer Edward Burtynsky presents Landscape of Human Systems
Award-winning artist is UBC Okanagan’s next distinguished speaker.
Primatologist tells of the heart, soul, and struggle of the orangutan
Scientist Birutė Galdikas inspired by four decades spent in the jungle.
Name change reflects institute’s research themes
BRAES a leader in eco research and environmental policy at UBC Okanagan
UBC Distinguished Speaker Series features primatologist Birutė Galdikas
Hear personal stories from scientist’s four decades in the jungle with orangutans.
Exploits on the final frontier fascinating, Chris Hadfield tells audience
Canada’s most famous astronaut recounts times in space and on earth.
Tickets available for Chris Hadfield simulcast at UBC
In response to overwhelming demand for the UBC Distinguished Speaker Series talk with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield this Monday, the university has opened a lecture theatre to simulcast the live event.