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UBC community begins Palestinian solidarity encampment 3

Organizers' demands include divesting from companies complicit in Palestinian human rights abuses, boycotting Israeli universities and institutions and publicly condemning what organizers call a genocide in Gaza.

Iman Janmohamed and Aisha Chaudhry News April 29

Senate Summed up: Senators disestablish the Peter Wall Institute and discuss UBC’s budget

Last night, Senate met to vote on the disestablishment of the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and received a presentation on UBC’s $3.8 billion budget for the next academic year.

Aisha Chaudhry News April 18

AMS starts Social Justice Centre investigation following defamation lawsuit

On Monday night, AMS Council approved a new code change allowing the society to launch an investigation into the Social Justice Centre (SJC) after the group allegedly consulted lawyers without informing the AMS.

Iman Janmohamed News April 17

UBC's accessibility shuttle: paving new routes and resolutions

Six years since UBC's Accessibility Shuttle launched, students, staff and faculty are weighing in on what's been working and what needs to be improved.

Katrianna DeSante News April 15

UBCO's Kelowna Tower stopped due to safety concerns and causing an evacuation in surrounding area

Construction of UBC Okanagan’s new downtown Kelowna tower is on hold after safety concerns lead to the evacuation of a nearby affordable housing facility.

Anabella McElroy News April 12

Multiple restaurants are closing in the Nest — what’s going on?

Food outlets in the Nest have suddenly been hit with a string of closures. Flavour Lab and Porch are set to close by April 26, and the AMS has announced that Soup Market would not be renewing its lease either.

Cess Lee News April 11

UBC abandons student surveys in tuition consultation process

On March 12, UBC’s Board of Governors announced it would no longer conduct annual tuition consultations with students, citing repeated student frustration with the survey's results and perceived inaction.

Raunaq Nambiar News April 10

Breaking down UBC's 2024/25 $3.8 billion budget

The Board of Governors approved a $3.8 billion budget for the 2024/25 fiscal year at their meeting on March 27.

Nethra Nagarajan News April 5

Senate external review recommends senators receive anti-racism training and better establish goals

At the March 19 Senate meeting, the 2023/24 external senate review was presented which calls for minor improvements in academic and governance practices.

Bernice Wong News April 4

CUPE 2278 Work Learn unionization drive kicks into high gear as union cards near expiration

CUPE 2278, a UBC chapter of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, organizers have ramped up their efforts to unionize Work Learn students, launching a social media campaign and hosting in-person events.

Tova Gaster News April 3

UBC President Benoit-Antoine Bacon’s $515k contract, explained

Benoit-Antoine Bacon became UBC’s 17th president in November 2023 following Santa Ono’s departure to the University of Michigan. Bacon, who was appointed in July 2023, joined UBC from Carleton University.

Renée Rochefort News April 2

UBC, SFU student delegates discuss youth perspectives post-COP28

On March 27, UBC and SFU student delegates gathered with students, faculty and the public at SFU’s downtown campus to discuss their experiences at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28).

Lauren Kasowski News March 29

From the Boardroom: Governors pass 2024/25 budget, hear Student Affordability Task Force update

UBC’s Board of Governors met in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at UBC Vancouver on Wednesday to discuss the progress of the Student Affordability Task Force recommendations and approve UBC’s 2024/25 budget.

Iman Janmohamed News March 29

Between the Motions: Election results certified, code changes pass

Last night, Councillors heard a recap of the 2024 election, which saw the third highest voter turnout in history.

Bernice Wong News March 28

Peer Support and SASC offering free hormone injection supplies

AMS Peer Support and Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) have started offering free hormone injection supplies as a means to support gender-affirming hormone therapy.

Ishan Choudhury News March 28

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