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UBC experts on first ministers meeting

UBC experts on first ministers meeting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with premiers and Indigenous leaders today to discuss a plan to combat climate change. Trudeau and the premiers also plan to discuss health care.

Dec 9, 2016

Regular cannabis use could damage eyesight, study suggests

The Independent highlighted a new French study on the effects of frequent cannabis use on eyesight and included comment by UBC ophthalmologist Christopher Lyons. Lyons and another expert said the study […]

Dec 9, 2016

Understanding reading problems can elicit unexpected solutions

The Vancouver Sun interviewed Stephen Berg, a professor in the faculty of education at UBC’s Okanagan campus, about the connection between cognitive development and physical education. “From time immemorial, physical […]

Dec 9, 2016

Place humans, communities at the center of conservation

UPI featured research by UBC postdoctoral fellow Nathan Bennett suggesting conservation efforts would be more effective if a larger emphasis was placed on humans. “Forgetting about humans in the conservation recipe […]

Dec 9, 2016

Does recent seismic activity indicate earthquake in B.C.?

Global quoted Simon Peacock, the dean of UBC’s faculty of science and professor of earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences, about recent seismic activity in the Ring of Fire region. He […]

Dec 9, 2016

Vancouver to host next phase of ecstasy-assisted therapy trial

Metro News quoted Mark Haden, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health and Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Canada chair, about the expansion of a controversial experiment […]

Dec 9, 2016

Should you try light therapy to treat seasonal affective disorder?

U.S. News and World Report featured the use of light therapy units to treat seasonal affective disorder, citing research that showed side effects are possible. The article included comments from Raymond Lam, […]

Dec 9, 2016

Visiting tips for dog owners and their guests during the holidays

The Miami Herald interviewed Stanley Coren, a UBC professor emeritus of psychology, about the issues that come with visiting friends with pets around the holidays. He said a simple command […]

Dec 9, 2016

Discuss First Nation education goals

Kelowna Capital News reported on a discussion on Canada’s colonial history hosted by UBC Okanagan’s AlterKnowledge Discussion Series.

Dec 9, 2016

How Trump Tower takes skyscraper debate to new heights

Smithsonian Magazine mentioned UBC’s Brock Commons in an article about the Trump Tower and the conversation around skyscrapers. Brock Commons is currently the world’s tallest wood building, stands 18 stories […]

Dec 9, 2016

Meet the previously mysterious advisers behind MyDemocracy.ca

Richard Johnston, a UBC political science professor, was one of the advisers behind the federal government’s online survey on electoral reform, the Ottawa Citizen reported. Johnston and seven other advisers […]

Dec 9, 2016

Sidoo receives BC Sports Hall of Fame’s W.A.C. Bennett Award

Former UBC football player Dave Sidoo has been awarded the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame’s W.A.C. Bennett Award, Indo-Canadian Voice reported. Sidoo played six seasons in the Canadian Football League […]

Dec 9, 2016

David Feherty – Live Off Tour

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Dec 9, 2016

Breastfeeding versus pumped breast milk?

Hindustan Times featured research from UBC’s Okanagan campus that examined infant feeding practices of mothers living in Hong Kong. The researchers found that new mothers were increasingly using pumped or expressed […]

Dec 9, 2016

Vaccination rates lower in West Vancouver, Bowen

North Shore News mentioned a UBC study that found vaccination rates on the North Shore were the lowest in the region. The UBC study found kids in West Vancouver and Bowen Island were 28.8 […]

Dec 9, 2016

Allard Prize for International Integrity: Call for nominations

Indo-Canadian Voice highlighted UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law 2017 Allard Prize for International Integrity, which is currently calling for nominations. The $100,000 prize is awarded every two years […]

Dec 9, 2016

High altitudes hamper hummingbirds’ ability to maneuver

Science Daily highlighted research by Paolo Segre, a UBC zoologist, on hummingbirds’ ability to accelerate and turn. “It appears the mechanics of high-altitude flight slow down the birds well before their […]

Dec 9, 2016

Drug use strong predictor for postpartum mental health problems

Science Daily featured research from UBC and North Carolina State University that found a woman’s history of drug use can help predict whether she will suffer from stress and anxiety […]

Dec 9, 2016