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Inspiring real-life stories of students from University of British Columbia winning top scholarships, earning degrees against the odds, and taking the next big step in their careers.

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University of British Columbia Researcher Natasha Petrov Appointed to National Academy Young Researcher Fellowship
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University of British Columbia Researcher Natasha Petrov Appointed to National Academy Young Researcher Fellowship

Natasha Petrov• Postdoctoral Fellow
Appointed to Prestigious National Academy Young Researcher Fellowship
Department of Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence·Class of 2024
Placement: National Academy of Sciences & Innovation

Natasha Petrov from University of British Columbia has been appointed to the National Academy's competitive Young Researcher Fellowship programme.

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UBC Alumnus James Fitzgerald Builds EdTech Platform Reaching Over 500,000 Students Worldwide
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UBC Alumnus James Fitzgerald Builds EdTech Platform Reaching Over 500,000 Students Worldwide

James Fitzgerald• Social Entrepreneur & Founder
Founded award-winning EdTech platform reaching 500,000 students
Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering·Class of 2022
Placement: Global EdTech Foundation & Social Enterprise Hub

Inspired by their student experience at University of British Columbia, James Fitzgerald has founded an educational technology platform delivering quality academic content to underserved communities.

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UBC PhD Student Zara Hassan Publishes First-Author Paper in Nature Communications
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UBC PhD Student Zara Hassan Publishes First-Author Paper in Nature Communications

Zara Hassan• PhD Candidate
Published first-author paper in Nature Communications as PhD student
Faculty of Physics and Astronomy·Class of 2023
Placement: International Research Consortium

Zara Hassan, a second-year PhD student at University of British Columbia, has achieved the rare distinction of publishing as lead author in Nature Communications.

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UBC Alumnus Yuki Tanaka Raises $12M for Climate Analytics Technology Startup
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UBC Alumnus Yuki Tanaka Raises $12M for Climate Analytics Technology Startup

Yuki Tanaka• Alumnus & Co-Founder
Closed $12M Series A Financing for Environmental Sensing Startup
Faculty of Physics and Astronomy·Class of 2025
Placement: CleanTech Ventures & Enterprise Incubator

Founded out of the university innovation incubator, Yuki Tanaka's startup uses satellite remote sensing to monitor industrial emissions.

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UBC Alumna Emmanuel Osei Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Breakthrough Diagnostics Work
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UBC Alumna Emmanuel Osei Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Breakthrough Diagnostics Work

Emmanuel Osei• Research Scientist
Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science & Healthcare
Department of Media, Communications & Journalism·Class of 2023
Placement: National Institute for Advanced Medical Research

Emmanuel Osei, a University of British Columbia science graduate, has been recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for developing a portable rapid diagnostics platform.

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Jane Doe
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Engineering Student Wins Prestigious National Award

Jane Doe• Undergraduate Student
National Excellence in Engineering Award
Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering·Class of 2025

Jane Doe, a third-year engineering student at UBC, has been awarded the National Excellence in Engineering Award. This recognition highlights her outstanding contributions to sustainable engineering practices.

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UBC Graduate Oluwaseun Adeyemi Awarded Global Fellowship for Cancer Genomics Research
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UBC Graduate Oluwaseun Adeyemi Awarded Global Fellowship for Cancer Genomics Research

Oluwaseun Adeyemi• Doctoral Researcher
Selected for Prestigious International Doctoral Fellowship
Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering·Class of 2024
Placement: Leading Global Research Institute

University of British Columbia graduate Oluwaseun Adeyemi has been named an international fellow to pursue advanced oncology diagnostics and translational genomics research.

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UBC Masters Graduate Adeola Williams Wins National Thesis Award for Climate Research
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UBC Masters Graduate Adeola Williams Wins National Thesis Award for Climate Research

Adeola Williams• Masters Graduate
Winner of National Graduate Thesis Award in Environmental Science
Faculty of Law and Public Governance·Class of 2025
Placement: Government Ministry of Environment & Sustainable Development

Adeola Williams's Masters thesis on coastal erosion modeling and climate adaptation policy has won the National Graduate Thesis Award in Environmental Science.

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Mark Smith
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UBC Alumnus Launches Successful Tech Startup

Mark Smith• Founder & CEO
Founded successful tech startup
Bachelor of Computer Science·Class of 2020

Mark Smith, a UBC alumnus, has successfully launched a tech startup that focuses on AI-driven solutions for healthcare. His venture aims to improve patient outcomes through innovative technology.

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Jane Doe
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UBC Graduate Innovates in Sustainable Agriculture

Jane Doe• Founder & CEO
Innovative vertical farming system
Environmental Science MSc·Class of 2022
Placement: Doe Farms

Jane Doe, a UBC graduate, has developed an innovative vertical farming system. Her work is revolutionizing sustainable agriculture practices.

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Emily Chen
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UBC Graduate Awarded International Research Fellowship

Emily Chen• Graduate Researcher
Awarded international research fellowship
Master of Environmental Science·Class of 2023

Emily Chen, a UBC graduate, has been awarded an international research fellowship to study climate change solutions. Her work is set to make a significant impact on global environmental policy.

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