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UBC jumps to 34th in QS World University Rankings 2024 - UBC …
Jun 27, 2023 · The University of British Columbia has risen to 34th from 47 th position in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings released today. This marks the first time that UBC has entered the top 40 of the global rankings amongst 1,503 institutions in …
New UBC water treatment zaps ‘forever chemicals’ for good
Mar 22, 2023 · Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water safely, efficiently – and for good. “Think Brita filter, but a thousand times better,” says UBC chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni, who developed the technology. Dr ...
Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon named UBC president - UBC News
Jul 20, 2023 · Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon has been named the 17 th President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of British Columbia, the university announced today. “I am delighted to welcome Dr. Bacon to UBC,” said UBC Board of Governors Chair, Nancy McKenzie.
UBC team developing oral insulin tablet sees breakthrough
Aug 30, 2022 · A team of University of British Columbia researchers working on developing oral insulin tablets as a replacement for daily insulin injections have made a game-changing discovery.
UBC-developed oral insulin drops offer relief for diabetes ... - UBC …
Jun 5, 2024 · Researchers at the Li Lab have developed oral insulin drops that when placed under the tongue are quickly and efficiently absorbed by the body, potentially replacing the need for insulin injections. The drops contain a mixture of insulin and a unique cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) developed by Dr. Shyh-Dar Li and colleagues.
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UBC ranks among the top five per cent of universities in the
Jun 19, 2019 · UBC had top 50 showings in 41 of 48 subjects tracked by the QS ranking. UBC also ranks 52 nd in the world based on employer reputation, and is recognized for graduating the best professionals based on the views of approximately 44,000 employers around world.
Stem cell-based treatment controls blood sugar in people ... - UBC …
Nov 27, 2023 · An innovative stem cell-based treatment for Type 1 diabetes can meaningfully regulate blood glucose levels and reduce dependence on daily insulin injections, according to new clinical trial results from the University of British Columbia …
QS rankings place UBC first in Canada for social impact ... - UBC …
Oct 26, 2022 · The University of British Columbia ranks first in Canada for social impact and second for environmental impact in the new Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Sustainability. Globally, the university ranks third for overall impact.