UBC Reports | August 15, 2013

It’s go time!

After months of planning and organizing, they’re ready. A host of UBC staff have been preparing to welcome thousands of first-year students from B.C., Canada and the world since…well, since they finished last year’s welcome duties.

LATEST NEWS

Anti-homophobia measures reduce binge drinking for all students

Canadian high schools with long-standing anti-homophobia policies or gay-straight alliances (GSAs) have a positive effect on gay and straight students’ problem alcohol use.

Chemists discover 23 new molecules in red wine

Scientists have long espoused the health benefits of red wine. Now UBC chemists have discovered 23 new molecules that could mean there are even more vino virtues.

UBC experts for back-to-school stories

Here is a list of UBC experts available to comment on kindergarten to Grade 12 and post-secondary education issues.

FEATURE STORIES

Takin’ it to the streets

The Hungry Nomad, Canada’s first university-run food truck, is UBC's contribution to Metro Vancouver's growing street food scene.

Destination UBC

More than 1,500 international incoming first-year students have left their homes to travel to UBC. They are the first students to arrive on campuses to begin their orientation.

Top 10 campus gems

UBC's stunning landscapes are constantly changing. Here is a gallery of destinations worth visiting on UBC's two campuses in Vancouver and the Okanagan once winter session begins.

EXPERT SPOTLIGHT

Back to school Q&A: Keys to first-year success

From 2013: The transition from high school to university can be difficult. Aneesa Shariff, a psychologist with UBC Counselling Services, offers advice for first-year students.

What to expect from the latest StatsCan survey

On Sept. 11, Statistics Canada will be releasing new data from the National Household Survey on income and housing. UBC Prof. Paul Kershaw speaks about the issues related to the financial pressures facing young Canadians.