Meeting the needs of students with disabilities as they transition out of high school

A recent CBC article highlights how some students with disabilities face difficulties such as little job experience and loss of social connections as they transition out of high school. University of British Columbia Professor Rachelle Hole explained that transition programs, which are generally understood to be the responsibility of schools, are not mandated by every […]

University of British Columbia Postdoctoral Fellow Eric Wilkinson has written an article urging renewed public investments in postsecondary education to transform Canada into an educational superpower. The author outlines how public funding for postsecondary education has changed and declined over time. He asserts that with renewed investment, Canadian PSE could take advantage of the US […]

In an opinion piece for the Globe and Mail, University of British Columbia Professor Guy Stecklov calls for a national, publicly-supported gap year to address a growing developmental crisis among Canadian youth. Stecklov argues that while lifespans and life stages have evolved significantly, young people are still expected to transition directly from high school to […]

The University of British Columbia has released a mobile-friendly third edition of the Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles. The updated edition now includes the definitions for more than 12,000 “Canadianisms,” which are defined as words, expressions, and meanings that are native to Canada and/or distinctively characteristic of Canadian usage. Regionalisms like “booter” (Manitoba) and […]

The University of British Columbia recently celebrated the official opening of its new recreation centre. The 101,000-square-foot centre features three gymnasium courts, an indoor track, cardio and weightlifting areas, a multi-purpose studio space, and the largest universal change facilities on campus. “It will serve as a space where students and the wider university community can […]

US News recently published its 2025-26 Best Global Universities ranking, as well as its Top Global Universities by Subject Area. A total of 43 Canadian postsecondary institutions appeared in the global rankings, three of which appeared in the top 100: University of Toronto (tied for #16), University of British Columbia (tied for #41), and McGill […]

In a recent piece for Inside Higher Ed, Anne Meyer-Miner (University of British Columbia) outlines four principles for designing academic gatherings that are both purposeful and memorable. Drawing on insights from The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker, she advises organizers to define their event’s purpose, tailor invitations, host intentionally, and end with meaningful reflection. […]

Quacquarelli Symonds has released the 2026 World University Rankings, which include 1,500 institutions from over 100 locations. Institutions are scored and ranked according to factors like research and discovery, learning experience, and global engagement. Four Canadian universities appeared in the top 100: McGill University (#27), the University of Toronto (#29), the University of British Columbia […]

The University of British Columbia has launched a new AI and Health Network focused on using AI to improve patient care and the health system. The network will bring together researchers and clinicians to address the challenges faced by the Canadian and BC health systems and patients. It will also launch a dedicated AI and […]

The Financial Times has published its 2025 Executive Education Rankings. This pair of rankings evaluates the custom and open-enrolment programs at 119 business schools with either AACSB or Equis accreditation from around the world. Four Canadian business schools appeared in the Custom program rankings: Western University’s Ivey School of Business (#37), York University Schulich School […]