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How much risk should we expose our kids to?

Macleans interviews UBC public health professor Mariana Brussoni, lead author of a new review of play research. The review found that risky play positively impacted children’s health. “The studies showed that […]

UBC Reports | June 19

UBC Reports | June 19

Millennials not as selfish as some people think

Those born between the early 1980s and 2000s are sometimes described as wanting it all without having to work for it. But UBC policy professor Paul Kershaw says the reality […]

Melancholy Bay: Images of English Bay, Burrard Inlet and Howe Sound from the Collection

BC Lions vs. Edmonton Eskimos

BC Lions vs. Edmonton Eskimos Fri Jun 19 2015, 5 – 9:30 PM Thunderbird Stadium The BC Lions square off against the Edmonton Eskimos in a pre-season exhibition game.

Papa don’t puff

Papa don’t puff

As Father’s Day approaches, UBC nursing professor John Oliffe wants dads who smoke to consider tossing out the cigarettes.

UBC Medical Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament

Opening Reception: Melancholy Bay: Images of English Bay, Burrard Inlet and Howe Sound from the Collection

Opening Reception: Melancholy Bay: Images of English Bay, Burrard Inlet and Howe Sound from the Collection Thu Jun 18 2015, 6 PM – 9 PM Morris and Belkin Art Gallery […]

Summer Sizzle: Fresh Ideas for Foodies

Summer Sizzle: Fresh Ideas for Foodies Wed Jun 17 2015, 12 – 2 PM UBC Bookstore Plaza Chef David Speight, executive chef at Wescadia, will be presenting recipes from the new […]

UBC to announce major business ethics initiative

Event: UBC to announce major business ethics initiative Date: Thursday, June 18 Time: Event begins: 11 a.m. Speaking program starts: 11:15 a.m. Location: Hotel Georgia, Spanish Ballroom, 2nd floor 801 […]

California Dreaming: A pair of UBC hurlers selected in MLB Draft

California Dreaming: A pair of UBC hurlers selected in MLB Draft

A pair of Thunderbird pitchers have taken the next step in their baseball dream.

What are you working on?

Author Miriam Toews on being a writer in residence at UBC and working with the faculty and students in the UBC Creative Writing department.

Woodshed Reading Series – Fred Stenson

Woodshed Reading Series – Fred Stenson Fri Jun 12 2015, 7 PM – 8:30 PM 969 Raymer Rd, Kelowna The Woodshed Reading Series welcomes Fred Stenson, novelist and author of […]

Stop treating women’s soccer as second-class soccer

Stop treating women’s soccer as second-class soccer

Stop treating women’s soccer as second-class soccer Two UBC political scientists weigh in on the gendered differences between men’s and women’s soccer, in a new Ottawa Citizen op-ed. Read more..