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  • How language revitalization boosts Indigenous health
    Society & Culture

    How language revitalization boosts Indigenous health

    New research shows that reviving Indigenous languages may do more than preserve culture—it may also improve public health.

Most Recent Stories

  • New proposal aims to protect patients with high-risk brain implants
    Health & Medicine

    New proposal aims to protect patients with high-risk brain implants

    A new proposal calls for a major change in how the U.S. handles injuries caused by devices like brain-computer interfaces.

  • Unscripted: A UBC alum’s story of adventure, stages and growth 
    University News

    Unscripted: A UBC alum’s story of adventure, stages and growth 

    For Saanvi Bhambhani, coming to UBC was about more than just earning a degree—it was about challenging herself and exploring a new world.

  • Delivering AI’s promise of better health care
    Health & Medicine

    Delivering AI’s promise of better health care

    Jump-started by a $22.5 million gift, UBC’s new AI and Health Network is deploying powerful artificial intelligence tools to drive health system innovation and improve patient care.

  • Why carbon taxes fell short—and what Canada should do next
    Climate & Environment

    Why carbon taxes fell short—and what Canada should do next

    Sauder economist Werner Antweiler examines the limits of carbon pricing and explores what policies might work better.

  • This wildfire season is going to be intense. Here’s what to expect
    Climate & Environment

    This wildfire season is going to be intense. Here’s what to expect

    With Canada’s 2025 wildfire season starting earlier and more intensely than usual, UBC experts break down what’s behind the shift and how to prepare for what’s ahead.

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  • Want Vibrant Cities? Save Gay Bars.

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  • This long Vancouver road will be renamed šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street this summer

    Daily Hive
  • Islam Is World’s Fastest-Growing Religion

    Newsweek
  • Leading risk factor for cancer revealed—and it’s not smoking, alcohol or the sun

    The Independent

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  • Marine shipping emissions on track to meet 2030 goals, but expected to miss 2050 target

  • Stars beat stats when it comes to shopping decisions

  • UBC philosophy professor’s research cited in U.S. Supreme Court decision

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UBC EXPERTS ON TOPICAL ISSUES

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Climate & Environment

  • Nearly five million seized seahorses just ‘tip of the iceberg’ in global wildlife smuggling

    Nearly five million seized seahorses just ‘tip of the iceberg’ in global wildlife smuggling

  • How climate change is changing your favourite wine

    How climate change is changing your favourite wine

  • Arctic plants react to climate change in unexpected ways

    Arctic plants react to climate change in unexpected ways

  • How ‘parks for bugs’ boost pollinators in Vancouver

    How ‘parks for bugs’ boost pollinators in Vancouver

Health & Medicine

  • Addressing five health issues in men could save thousands of lives – and billions of dollars

    Addressing five health issues in men could save thousands of lives – and billions of dollars

  • Measles is back – here are five things you need to know

    Measles is back – here are five things you need to know

  • Colorectal cancer leaves lasting toll on women’s sexual health

    Colorectal cancer leaves lasting toll on women’s sexual health

  • When is period pain not normal? New website helps young people navigate when to seek care

    When is period pain not normal? New website helps young people navigate when to seek care

Science & Technology

  • Rapid bedside test predicts sepsis with over 90 percent accuracy

    Rapid bedside test predicts sepsis with over 90 percent accuracy

  • Next-gen technology helps high-rises ride out earthquakes

    Next-gen technology helps high-rises ride out earthquakes

  • A digestive ‘treasure chest’ shows promise for targeted drug treatment in the gut

    A digestive ‘treasure chest’ shows promise for targeted drug treatment in the gut

  • We still have a representation problem for women in physics – and Canada is no exception

    We still have a representation problem for women in physics – and Canada is no exception

Society & Culture

  • What’s next for Canada in the tariff landscape?

    What’s next for Canada in the tariff landscape?

  • What’s a healthy amount of sleep? It differs from one country to another

    What’s a healthy amount of sleep? It differs from one country to another

  • Who is most likely to fall for fake news?

    Who is most likely to fall for fake news?

  • Canada’s housing crisis is preventing millions from forming the households they want

    Canada’s housing crisis is preventing millions from forming the households they want

University News

  • From Sri Lanka to Vancouver: UBC alum named to BC Business 30 Under 30 for healthcare innovation

    From Sri Lanka to Vancouver: UBC alum named to BC Business 30 Under 30 for healthcare innovation

  • UBC celebrates more than 13,000 graduates

    UBC celebrates more than 13,000 graduates

  • UBCO Debates crowd brings ‘elbows up’ attitude

    UBCO Debates crowd brings ‘elbows up’ attitude

  • Multi-year tuition framework provides international students with financial certainty  

    Multi-year tuition framework provides international students with financial certainty  

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