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Native Earth Indigenous Dance begins 3/30

Broadway World featured a dance series that includes choreography by a UBC alumna. Karen Jamieson, the choreographer and interpreter for the presentation light breaking broken, studied philosophy and anthropology at UBC.

Mar 28, 2017

UBC experts on Brexit

UBC experts on Brexit

The British government has begun the process of leaving the European Union. UBC experts are available to comment on issues related to Brexit:

Mar 28, 2017

Allison Hanes: Paternity leave is a feminist issue

The Montreal Gazette cited a UBC study in a column about the need for exclusive paternity leave in Canada. The psychology research found dads who help with chores at home inspire their daughters […]

Mar 28, 2017

How will legal pot be sold in B.C.? Province hazy on answers

Two UBC experts weighed in about the expected announcement that marijuana will be legal in Canada as of July 1, 2018. CBC interviewed M-J Milloy, a marijuana researcher in UBC’s […]

Mar 28, 2017

Weirder side of obesity: Genetic forms rare yet numerous

CNN reported on a research collaboration between UBC and McMaster University that examines the genetic conditions that can cause obesity. The study identified 79 rare genetic syndromes that include obesity […]

Mar 28, 2017

Inactive teens develop lazy bones that are breakable

The Daily Mail highlighted UBC research on the implications of inactivity among teens. Leigh Gabel, a PhD candidate in orthopaedics, said the study found that inactive teens had weaker bones.

Mar 28, 2017

Research advancement made to treat bacteria in cystic fibrosis

Global featured UBC research that sheds light on the flexibility of a bacterial infection found in cystic fibrosis patients. Corey Nislow, a professor in UBC’s faculty of pharmaceutical science, said […]

Mar 28, 2017

University startup incubators take studies out of classroom

Barry Yates, managing director of incubation and funding program entrepreneurship@UBC, was quoted in a Metro News story. He said incubator programs help universities stand out for prospective students.

Mar 28, 2017

A delightful dictionary for Canadian English

The New Yorker featured the second edition of the Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles. The project was led by linguists at UBC’s Canadian English Lab and directed by Stefan Dollinger.

Mar 28, 2017

Europe faces a crossroads as Brexit process set to begin

Kurt Huebner spoke with CTV National News about the anniversary of the European Union. He said that the EU is an integral political and cultural factor in Europe.

Mar 28, 2017

Discussing men’s health

Roundhouse Radio interviewed Olivier Ferlatte, a postdoctoral researcher in UBC’s Men’s Health Research program. Ferlatte said that men are four times more likely to die from suicide. He also spoke […]

Mar 28, 2017

Canada’s best diversity employers welcome new voices

UBC was named to the list of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2017, the Globe and Mail reported. The university offers an Equity Enhancement Fund to help promote equity and diversity […]

Mar 28, 2017

New dowel laminated timber product to be used for structural applications

UBC’s Brock Commons student residence was mentioned in a Journal of Commerce story about dowel laminated timber buildings. Cross-laminated timber was used in the construction of the 18-storey Brock Commons.

Mar 28, 2017

Global Lounge End of Year Celebration

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Mar 28, 2017

Critics raise concerns over privatization of B.C. seniors’ care

Margaret McGregor, a clinical professor in UBC’s department of family practice, spoke to the Globe and Mail about privatized seniors’ care. She said the pressure to create a strong financial […]

Mar 28, 2017

UBC expert on SCC discrimination in employment case

Canada’s highest court is set to hear today a potentially precedent setting human rights case involving a complaint of alleged discrimination in the workforce.

Mar 28, 2017