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UBC kinesiology professor recognized as leading Canadian health researcher

Darren Warburton, an associate professor in UBC’s School of Kinesiology, was one of five recipients recognized by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Canadian Medical Association Journal with […]

Mar 21, 2013

Pharmaceutical professor joins executive council of Friends of Rwanda Forum

Associate Professor Larry Lynd of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is joining the Executive Council of the newly created Friends of Rwanda Forum. Established to strengthen relations between Canada and […]

Mar 21, 2013

Watershed Microbiome Project: a video for World Water Day

The Applied Metagenomics of the Watershed Microbiome Project, co-led by Drs. Judith Isaac-Renton and Patrick Tang (Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine), aims to develop a better way to identify […]

Mar 21, 2013

The Cosmic microwave background (CMB) as observed by Planck. The CMB is a snapshot of the oldest light in our Universe, imprinted on the sky when the Universe was just 380,000 years old. It shows tiny temperature fluctuations that correspond to regions of slightly different densities, representing the seeds of all future structure: the stars and galaxies of today. (Credit: European Space Agency and the Planck Collaboration)

Planck space mission sheds light on the Universe

The Planck Space Telescope has produced the best map ever made of the most ancient light in the Universe, with help from a Canadian team led by University of British Columbia Prof. Douglas Scott and University of Toronto Prof. J. Richard Bond.

Mar 21, 2013

UBC experts for comment on budget 2013

UBC experts are available to provide media commentary and analysis on the March 21 federal budget.

Mar 20, 2013

Dr. James Hogg has worked on COPD for more than 40 years. (Photo: Don Erhardt)

Dr. James Hogg given national award for leadership in medicine

The Gairdner Foundation has recognized Dr. James Hogg with the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award, the premier honour for leadership in medical science in Canada.

Mar 20, 2013

First Nations advocate and eco-activist among honorary degree recipients

The University of British Columbia will honour advocates who have fought for human rights and the environment at this year’s spring graduation ceremonies. The Honourable Steven Point, Tzeporah Berman, Lee Lakeman, and Ian Stirling will receive honorary degrees from UBC’s Vancouver campus.

Mar 19, 2013

Engineering students demo ultra fuel-efficient cars

The UBC Supermileage Team will demonstrate two cars in advance of the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas competition for ultra energy-efficient vehicles

Mar 18, 2013

Eight Canada Research Chairs valued at $4.5M appointed at UBC

University of British Columbia research in areas ranging from Indigenous literature, to nanotechnology, to evolutionary biology received a boost today with the appointment and renewal of eight Canada Research Chairs.

Mar 15, 2013

Coding for a cause: UBC computer science students stage first community hackathon

Fifty UBC Computer Science student volunteers partner with local non-profits this weekend to prototype software solutions at UBC’s inaugural Community Hackathon.

Mar 15, 2013

UBC This Week 14-Mar-2013

  Recent UBC Media Releases Mar. 14 Announcement of CIDA-UBC partnership to improve children’s health in developing country Mar. 14 Largest number of medical residents to be trained in British […]

Mar 14, 2013

UBC Reports is looking for a graduate who’s most likely to change the world

UBC Reports is looking for a graduate who is most likely to change the world. The winner will be featured on the cover of UBC Reports and will receive complimentary […]

Mar 14, 2013

Computer Science student wins U Mobile App competition

Computer Science third-year student Bio Cho is the winner of the UBC Digital *U Mobile App Competition. Cho’s UBCme app won first prize as well as the Best Startup award. […]

Mar 14, 2013

UBC Engineering student teams place in competitions

UBC Engineering students Kevin Sipila, Jesse Neufeld, Andrea Palmer and Tagg Jefferson took first place in Consulting Engineering and Junior Design at the 28th annual Canadian Engineering Competition held in […]

Mar 14, 2013

Engineering research recognized by Biotechnology and Bioengineering journal

An article that presents the results of a multi-disciplinary study led by UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering Prof. James Piret’s group has been recognized as Top Cited Research by the […]

Mar 14, 2013

UBC stroke education reaches Chinese homes in B.C.

UBC’s Intercultural Online Health Network (iCON), in partnership with Fairchild TV, is producing a series on stroke prevention and management in Cantonese. “Enjoy Your Life Again: Stroke Prevention and Management,” […]

Mar 14, 2013

Announcement of CIDA-UBC partnership to improve children’s health in developing country

Event:             CIDA-UBC partnership for children’s health Date:               Friday, March 15, 2013 Time:              10-11 a.m. Location:        Sherbrooke Lounge, Sherbrooke Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital Campus, 260 Sherbrooke Street, New […]

Mar 14, 2013

UBC engineers accelerate production of new, plastic fuel tank systems—reducing auto weight and emissions

A team of Canadian engineering researchers led by UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering Prof. Savvas G. Hatzikiriakos is partnering with Kautex Corp., McGill University and the National Research Council to […]

Mar 14, 2013

Psychiatry professor awarded CIHR Catalyst Grant

Erin Michalak, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, received a $100,000 Catalyst Grant: eHealth Innovations from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).  The grant will support the development […]

Mar 14, 2013