UBC Reports | July 5, 2013
A mother tongue for the Man of Steel
UBC linguist Christine Schreyer worked with producers of the Hollywood blockbuster Man of Steel to develop a new language for Superman's home planet of Krypton.
LATEST NEWS
Transit investments lead to healthier people
A new report spearheaded by UBC's Lawrence Frank explores the relationship between transportation and health care.
FEATURE STORIES
Higgs boson is just the beginning: UBC prof
One year after discovery, Prof. Colin Gay describes how Canadian scientists helped sort through mountains of data to help pinpoint the Higgs boson
Q&A on Islam’s holy month of Ramadan
With Ramadan beginning July 9, UBC professor Rumee Ahmed discusses the significance of Islam's holy month.
EXPERT SPOTLIGHT
Q&A on how to protect your skin from the summer sun
Summer doesn’t last long, but the damaging effects of the sun could last a lifetime unless you take the proper precautions, says UBC professor Harvey Lui
Q&A on Islam’s holy month of Ramadan
With Ramadan beginning July 9, UBC professor Rumee Ahmed discusses the significance of Islam's holy month.
OPINIONS
Climate change, pipelines and Alberta floods
Climate change, pipelines and Alberta floods UBC Prof. David Tindall writes on how recent floods in southern Alberta should make B.C. think about pipeline expansion and its impact on climate […]
FEATURE VIDEO
UBC’s “summer school” for politicians
UBC's Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions has launched the Summer Institute for Future Legislators.
ATHLETICS
Maria Gallo named new women’s rugby coach
Maria Gallo brings an impressive mix of experience to her new position with UBC’s women’s rugby team.
