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Thunderbirds honoured with major Canada West Conference awards

Rugby players Rachel Smith and Mya Koleba were honoured wth Players of the Year and Rookie of the Year awards at this year’s conference.

T-Birds top Vikes 51-22 to secure fifth consecutive Canada West Championship Title

The UBC Thunderbirds women’s rugby team jumped out to a 15-0 lead in the first 15 minutes and never looked back.

Enhanced resources available at UBC to help prevent overdoses

500 additional doses of nasal naloxone will be held in 250 new naloxone cabinets that were received from the province. These cabinets will be installed across UBC’s campuses and residence buildings.

UBC takes comprehensive approach to student affordability

As of March 2024, the university has raised more than $33.4 million towards its goal of $100 million for the Student Affordability Initiative through FORWARD, the fundraising campaign for UBC.

UBC welcomes its 37 youngest students at new Heron’s Landing child care centre

UBC’s renowned child care program prioritizes parents and guardians who study, work, teach and research in the campus community.

Transformative partnership brings 1,500 new student beds to UBC Vancouver

More students will have access to affordable on-campus housing thanks to a new student residence complex coming to the Vancouver campus.

Thunderbirds Shine at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games conclude, UBC celebrates the achievements of its 33 athletes past and present.

T-Birds alumni win second straight women’s eight Olympic medal in Paris

The recent podium results sees the T-Birds all-time medal haul at Olympic Games rise to 66.

Degrees of love at UBC

A behind-the-scenes peek at the busy summer wedding season at UBC Vancouver.