Elevated levels of toxic metals at a Vancouver community garden site raise questions about the city’s approach to promoting urban agriculture, say UBC researchers.
Is your inbox burning you out? Then take heart – research from the University of British Columbia suggests that easing up on email checking can help reduce psychological stress.
UBC welcomes today’s announcement of the $1.5-billion Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), designed to significantly enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of Canada’s post-secondary institutions, says President Arvind Gupta.
UBC joins the rest of Canada in paying tribute to the 14 women killed at Montreal's École Polytechnique, with a new commemorative plaque on its Vancouver campus.
Featuring musical performances by UBC's Laptop Orchestra and an art exhibit by American artist Jenn Paul Glaser, this public event will explore the future of seafood sustainability in the era of climate change.
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