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The Research Universities’ Council of British Columbia (RUCBC) represents the interests of BC's research universities.

Joined May 2020
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The Research Universities Council of BC (RUCBC) is pleased to announce that Christina Zacharuk will be joining RUCBC as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 16, 2024. @UBC @SFU @UVic @UNBC @RoyalRoads @thompsonriversu
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Great news for British Columbia and @UBC: @CU_President Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon has been named new President and Vice-Chancellor. More from @UBC here: bit.ly/3Q9Myul @Dave_Eby @selinarobinson @AndrewMercierBC
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news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023… More work integrated learning opportunities is great news for students across the province. @selinarobinson @AndrewMercierBC @BrendaBaileyBC @RoyalRoads @UNBC

Students, employers benefit from more co-op, internship, on-the-job learning

More people will have access to work-integrated learning opportunities, such as co-ops, internships, practicums and community-service-learning opportunities as the Province partners with 13 of B.C.’s...

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Great news for cutting edge research in BC. @selinarobinson @BrendaBaileyBC @Dave_Eby @UBC @SFU @uvic @UNBC @RoyalRoads @thompsonriversu
Brenda Bailey@BrendaBaileyBC24 May 2023
Ensuring BC companies have the resources to succeed on a global scale is a key part of our #StrongerBC Economic Plan. Thrilled to partner with the @govcanada_ to back @AbCelleraBio’s development of innovative healthcare technology right here in BC. news.gov.bc.ca/28854
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news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023… Thank you @selinarobinson @BrendaBaileyBC @Dave_Eby Big win for students and for the broader community. @UBC @SFU @uvic @UNBC @thompsonriversu @RoyalRoads

New student housing opens at Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University (SFU) students now have access to more on-campus housing with the opening of a new residence hall at the Burnaby campus, reducing housing pressures in the community.

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news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023… Great news from @selinarobinson and @BrendaBaileyBC. This helps students and supports innovation. #universityresearch #worldclasseducation #futurereadybc @AndrewMercierBC @UBC @SFU @uvic @UNBC @RoyalRoads @thompsonriversu
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Over the next decade, BC will have 1M job openings, of which 80% will require post-secondary education. We are committed to ensuring that all programming is #FutureReadyBC, equipping learners with the skills to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
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Everyone deserves a great job. More than one million jobs are coming to BC, and most of them will need some kind of #PostSecondaryEducation. We're helping people get ready—and making sure employers can find the skilled people they need. Learn more: strongerbc.gov.bc.ca/jobs-an…
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BREAKING: Starting Sept, BC will launch the #FutureSkillsGrant covering up to $3,500 in tuition for skills training in fields like construction, tech & clean energy! This is a game-changer for people entering the workforce or making a career change. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023…

New action plan helps people get skills for in-demand jobs

The Province’s new StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan will help thousands of people get the skills they need to succeed in the changing economy and help close the skills gap many businesses are...

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bit.ly/3oQraOT The research universities of BC applaud the StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan announced today #futureready @selinarobinson @AndrewMercierBC @BrendaBaileyBC @Dave_Eby @UBC @SFU @uvic @UNBC @RoyalRoads @thompsonriversu @bcgovnews
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news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023… Fantastic news for students, industry, and the people of BC. This is a significant investment in talent to secure our economic future. @UBC @SFU @uvic @UNBC @RoyalRoads @thompsonriversu @bcgovnews

Mitacs internship funding will help connect students, employers

More than 10,000 new internships will be funded for students in priority sectors, such as clean technology, life sciences, emergency management, advanced timber and agritech, to better connect B.C....

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@selinarobinson @BrendaBaileyBC @Dave_Eby @MitacsCanada Thanks for strenghening our talent pipeline.
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