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UBC 100: Future of Accessibility: Rick Hansen

UBC 100: Future of Accessibility: Rick Hansen Saturday, May 28 – 1:30pm – 2:30 pm UBC Point Grey campus Through the power of his own story and the inspiration he’s […]

May 3, 2016

Into the mind of a psychopath

The work of UBC psychology emeritus professor Robert Hare was the focus of a new Discover Magazine article. Hare has devoted more than 50 years to understanding what makes psychopaths […]

May 3, 2016

Chan Centre Sets 2016-17 Season

Broadway World highlighted the Chan Centre’s 2016-17 season calendar. The season will feature Portuguese fado, Mongolian folk and other traditional works as well as New Orleans jazz-rock, rhythmic Latin fusion […]

May 3, 2016

Western Canada wildfires: This year could be worse than last, say experts

Dry temperatures could make for a long fire season in Alberta and B.C., experts told Global News. In B.C., the biggest worry is the reduced snow pack, said UBC’s forestry […]

May 3, 2016

B.C. researchers get $2 million to study childhood asthma

B.C. researchers led by UBC professor of medicine Dr. Stuart Turvey have received a $2-million grant to study childhood asthma, reports the Vancouver Sun. The team will examine factors influencing […]

May 3, 2016

Controversial project in Vancouver’s Chinatown revised

A controversial development proposed for 105 Keefer in Chinatown was discussed in a Vancouver Sun article. UBC history professor Henry Yu is critical of a new proposal submitted by the […]

May 3, 2016

Social clubs fill gap in dementia support

Social clubs fill gap in dementia support

Community-based social groups could play a crucial role in empowering people with early-onset dementia, according to new UBC research.

May 3, 2016

Attitudes hardening toward immigrants: UBC professor

Attitudes have become more polarized and Canadians have become more anxious about immigration, particularly refugees, in recent years, UBC law school dean Catherine Dauvergne said in a Vancouver Sun Q&A. […]

May 3, 2016