UBC president takes pride in her ‘magnificent university’
UBC president takes pride in her ‘magnificent university’ This centennial year presents the perfect opportunity to show that the spirit of excellence, innovation and intellectual inquiry is alive and well […]
UBC CPD Sexual Health Forum: Online Journal Club & Practice-Based Dialogue
UBC CPD Sexual Health Forum: Online Journal Club & Practice-Based Dialogue Wed Aug 5 2015 – Sun Jun 19 2016 Online The Sexual Health Forum is a virtual community of […]
Back-to-school jitters? Helpful tips to help your children ease into the classroom
The start of a new school year can be especially daunting for children who are starting kindergarten or high school.
UBC expert calls for better water recycling in B.C.
UBC adjunct professor in engineering Troy Vassos calls for concerted action in installing water recycling systems in anticipation of future droughts.
UBC researchers develop drug to treat scarring and autoimmune diseases
An anti-scarring drug invented by UBC researchers will soon complete testing to determine its safety in humans as a topically administered drug.
Aboriginal History Month exhibit at UBC Library: c̓əsnaʔəm, the city before the city
Aboriginal History Month exhibit at UBC Library: c̓əsnaʔəm Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Through January 2016 Exhibit at the Library highlights the history of the Musqueam people before and since […]
Lara Boyd: Stroke recovery
Neuroscientist and physical therapist Dr. Lara Boyd discusses her work in stroke recovery.
Distance stars Au and Symonds join UBC women’s track and field
A pair of distance runners make up the first group of recruits for the UBC Thunderbirds women’s track and field team for the upcoming 2016 season.
Botanists conduct first large-scale genetic study of marijuana, hemp
A study by Canadian researchers is providing a clearer picture of the evolutionary history and genetic organization of cannabis, a step that could have agricultural, medical and legal implications for this valuable crop.
Hands off my Internet, Dad
Along with notebooks and pencils, students are also increasingly packing smartphones and tablets in their school backpacks.
UBC educates future teachers in mental health literacy
UBC is improving mental health literacy among its teacher candidates, arming them with the knowledge and skills they need to act as an intervenor in the battle against teen mental illness.
Why student chitchat can actually be a good thing
Talking in class is often frowned upon, but what if student chatter is actually beneficial?
Stock market volatility: UBC experts available for comment
UBC experts are available for commentary on global stock markets, which have plummeted in recent days.
Canadian-made device promises personalized anesthesia
Giving a patient the right dose of anesthesia and keeping that level constant throughout surgery just got a bit easier, thanks to a new device made in Canada. The device, […]
Prof collected bottle refunds for 25 years, donates $1M to support UBC geology students
A $1.1-million estate donation by geologist Wilbert R. “Ted” Danner will increase support for geology students at UBC.