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Former UN human rights advocate and Olympic Games housing critic to speak at UBC

Miloon Kothari, former United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing and an outspoken critic of the impact of the Olympic Games on the poor, will speak at UBC on Thursday, Nov. 26.

Nov 25, 2009

Drug ads ineffective for boosting sales, could cost taxpayers: UBC-Harvard study

US Taxpayers may be on the hook for the high cost of drug advertising that does little to boost sales, according to a new study led by a University of British Columbia health policy researcher.

Nov 23, 2009

Sedatives, mood-altering drugs related to falls among elderly: UBC study

Falls among elderly people are significantly associated with several classes of drugs, including sedatives often prescribed as sleep aids and medications used to treat mood disorders, according to a study led by a University of British Columbia expert in pharmaceutical outcomes research.

Nov 23, 2009

UBC This Week

Recent UBC Media Releases Nov. 17: Alternative animal feed part of global fisheries crisis fix: UBC study Nov. 13: UBC Responds to Metro Vancouver move to control UBC campus Upcoming […]

Nov 19, 2009

New GE Plaza at Robson Square offers ice skating and live concerts

The Province of BC invites you to a free outdoor skating at the new GE Plaza at Robson Square. Date: Nov. 23 -24 Time: Noon – 9 p.m. Info: Skate […]

Nov 19, 2009

Sixth annual Faraday Show presents Physics of Toys

Faraday Show, the Physics Outreach Program’s Annual Science Lecture, presents Physics of Toys – Explore the physics concepts behind our favourite toys.  Designed for children and presented by UBC faculty […]

Nov 19, 2009

CUFA BC accepting nominations; adds Early in Career Award

The Confederation of University Faculty Associations of BC (CUFA BC) Distinguished Academics Awards has announced the addition of the Early in Career Award, which recognizes the contributions to the non-academic […]

Nov 19, 2009

School of Population and Public Health Director wins award

Prof. Martin Schechter, Director of the School of Population and Public Health and National Director of the CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network, received the Norman E. Zinberg Award at the […]

Nov 19, 2009

Engineering student awarded EIC annual scholarship

Second-year civil engineering student Daniel Fortin has been awarded the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) Vancouver Island Branch’s Annual Scholarship. Fortin graduated from high school with a 95 per cent […]

Nov 19, 2009

Faculty of Medicine members take the torch in Whistler

Ten members of the Faculty of Medicine will be among 20 runners representing the B.C. Medical Association (BCMA) during the Olympic torch run for the 2010 Winter Games.  •Dr. Gavin […]

Nov 19, 2009

Head of Urology announces Men’s Health Initiative

Prof. Larry Goldenberg, Head of the Dept. of Urologic Sciences and founding Director of the Vancouver Prostate Centre, announced the creation of the Men’s Health Initiative of BC – an […]

Nov 19, 2009

Dean of Medicine receives Presidential Medal Award

Dr. Gavin Stuart, UBC’s Vice Provost, Health, and Dean, Faculty of Medicine, has been given the Presidential Medal Award from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology/La Societe de Gyneco-Oncologie du Canada […]

Nov 19, 2009

The President’s annual Blue and Gold Revue

The President’s  annual Blue and Gold Revue will showcase inventions, interviews, videos and music from UBC’s most outstanding students, faculty and staff.  The Revue will officially launch the UBC 2009 […]

Nov 19, 2009

UBC Asserts Need for Autonomy over Its Academic Future

The UBC has advised Metro Vancouver that it will not participate in a working group formed to further Metro’s proposal to restrict and regulate the use of UBC’s academic lands.

Nov 19, 2009

Alternative animal feed part of global fisheries crisis fix: UBC study

Finding alternative feed sources for chickens, pigs and other farm animals will significantly reduce pressure on the world’s dwindling fisheries while contributing positively to climate change, according to University of British Columbia researchers.

Nov 17, 2009

UBC Responds to Metro Vancouver move to control UBC campus

The UBC has asked Metro Vancouver to withdraw a proposal to restrict and regulate the use of academic land on the UBC Vancouver campus.

Nov 13, 2009

UBC This Week

Recent UBC Media Releases Nov. 9: BC Cancer Agency to lead $1.3-million program evaluating medical-isotope alternatives Nov. 6: UBC student to help prime minister encourage Canadian investment at next week’s […]

Nov 12, 2009

Materials Engineering hosts snowsports sample sale

The Materials Engineering Dept. will host a snowsports sample sale featuring highly discounted merchandise from Ride Snowboards, Westbeach, Endeavor Snowboards, Spy Optics, Obey and others.  The event is a fundraiser […]

Nov 12, 2009

Institute of Asian Research holds Japanese studies conference

The UBC Centre for Japanese Research will hold a research conference on Japanese studies entitled Japanese and Canadian Research into Immigration and Foreign Workers.  The conference themes include:  recent changes […]

Nov 12, 2009

BCNET recognizes UBC computer science instructor

Computer science senior instructor Donald Acton has received the BCNET Faculty Recognition Award at the BCNET AGM 2009 for his contribution to the BCNET Broadband Innovation Challenge.  President Stephen Toope […]

Nov 12, 2009