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April 8

UBC's Climate Action Plan 2030 progress to date

On December 10, 2019, UBC declared a climate emergency and formally recognized the importance of UBC taking a leadership role in combating the crisis. Just over five years later — and with five to go on many promises — The Ubyssey broke down what the university has done to address the climate emergency so far.

Lauren Kasowski, Illustrations by Ayla Cilliers

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April 8

Four UBC faculty members and graduate student initiate litigation to compel university to ‘refrain from political activity’

Four UBC professors and a recent PhD graduate student have filed a lawsuit against the university alleging official land acknowledgments done by UBC, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) hiring requirements and academic units' statements regarding Israel and Palestine violate UBC’s duty to “be non-sectarian and non-political in principle” under section 66 of the University Act.

Spencer Izen and Aisha Chaudhry

April 5

The Ubyssey’s explainer to the Vancouver City Hall by-election

On April 5, eligible Vancouverites — including those who live on campus — will have the opportunity to vote in the Vancouver by-election to fill two vacant seats on City Council.

Maya Tommasi

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April 2

Divestment protest held outside March Board of Governors meeting

As UBC’s Board of Governors (BoG) met in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre to approve the university’s 2025/26 budget last Friday, a group of about two-dozen protesters called on the BoG from outside the locked and guarded Alumni Centre to divest from companies they say are complicit in genocide and human rights abuses in Gaza and the West Bank.

Spencer Izen, Photos by Spencer Izen and Saumya Kamra

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March 31

UBC’s 2024/25 enrolment report shows fewer applicants, higher admission rates

Each year, UBC compiles and releases a report on student admission, enrolment and retention rates. The Ubyssey, in accordance, annually breaks down that 60+ page document for our readers.

Viyan Handley and Anna Zimmermann, Illustrations by Emilija Vītols Harrison

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March 31

First UBC student diversity census shows a quarter of respondents face barriers to formal diagnosis

UBC released its first ever Student Diversity Census Report (SDC) with 32 per cent of the UBC students across both campuses responding to the survey.

Ava Cervas

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March 31

Governors pass 2025/26 budget, hear Student Affordability Task Force update

UBC’s Board of Governors met in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at UBC Vancouver on Friday to discuss the Student Affordability Task Force Report and approve UBC’s 2025/26 budget.

Bernice Wong

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March 28

Two-day strike for Palestine sees bus loop blocked, Koerner Library occupied

As students filtered into UBC on March 24 and 25 they were met with the booming chants — and at times songs — of pro-Palestine protesters.

Viyan Handley and Isabella Ma, Photos by Saumya Kamra, Photos by Spencer Izen

March 28

AMS Council approves interim VP student life, health and dental fee increase

On March 26, AMS Council met to discuss AMS elections, appoint an interim VP student life, approve an AMS/GSS Health & Dental coverage increase and talk early voting options for the upcoming federal election.

Isabella Ma

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March 26

AMS election sees high abstention rates, varied voter turnout

This year, 17.4 per cent of eligible students voted in the 2025 AMS Elections ballot, marking a drop in turnout compared to 2023 and 2024, according to a voting report sent to The Ubyssey by AMS Elections.

Iman Janmohamed

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March 25

AMS to unveil emergency alert system

During a March 12 meeting of AMS Council, AMS Managing Director Justin Lieu revealed plans for an AMS emergency alert system.

Annaliese Gumboc

March 24

UBC community gathers for 'emergency rally' for Palestine

On March 21, community members gathered in what organizers called an “emergency rally” in support of Palestine in front of the Nest.

Isabella Ma, Photos by Viyan Handley and Fiona Sjaus

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March 20

Senate discusses strategic plan, withdraws motion on institutional neutrality

On March 19, Senate met to vote on curriculum proposals and discuss the strengths and limitations of the strategic plan.

Bernice Wong

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March 19

New graduate student senator election to be held after initial ballot nullified

The graduate student senator election has to be rerun after an AMS error caused results to be nullified by UBC.

Iman Janmohamed

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March 18

Referendum calling on AMS to support two-day student strike for Palestine passes

The student-proposed referendum asking the AMS to endorse a two-day student strike from March 24–25 to demand UBC divest from companies students say are complicit in Palestinian human rights violations passed.

Aisha Chaudhry

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