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President Stephen Toope to urge local businesses to plug into UBC’s global connections

Prof. Stephen J. Toope, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia, will address the Vancouver Board of Trade on the topic of helping B.C. companies enter the global market.

Sep 14, 2010

Children’s happiness linked to supportive environment outside the home: UBC study

Children who report having more support in their community are also more likely to have high self-esteem, optimism, overall health, happiness and less sadness, says a study conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC).

Sep 14, 2010

Global Fisheries Research Finds Promise and Peril: UBC research

Global fisheries, a vital source of food and revenue throughout the world, contribute between US$225-$240 billion per year to the worldwide economy, according to four new studies released today. Researchers also concluded that healthier fisheries could have prevented malnourishment in nearly 20 million people in poorer countries.

Sep 14, 2010