Eastern Africa’s earliest livestock herders continued fishing, hunting and gathering for centuries, which may have helped them adapt to a changing climate.
May 14, 2026
CFI funding will enable UBC astronomers and partners to support Canada’s contribution to the most powerful optical and infrared telescope ever built. read more
May 12, 2026
AI expert Dr. Alan Mackworth discusses challenges to regulating AI, age-based bans, and how chatbots are trained to flag harmful actors. read more
May 12, 2026
Dr. Bridgette Clarkston, associate professor of teaching with UBC Botany, has been awarded one of this year's BCTLC West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards. read more
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