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The Norse, of course, are the happiest people on Earth

Various media outlets featured a United Nations report co-authored by John Helliwell, a UBC economics professor emeritus, that found Norway is the happiest of 155 ranked countries. Helliwell said that […]

Mar 20, 2017

Indian students turn away from U.S. and U.K. business schools

The Financial Times mentioned the UBC Sauder School of Business in an article about Indian students’ interest in Canadian business schools. One MBA applicant adviser said since the U.S. election, the amount […]

Mar 20, 2017

‘Canadian criminal justice system failing crime victims:’ Prof

Benjamin Perrin, a professor at UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law, was interviewed by CBC about what he says is a need for mandatory training in victim’s rights for […]

Mar 20, 2017

UN adds fentanyl-making chemicals to controlled substances list

Evan Wood, a UBC professor of medicine, spoke to CBC after two chemicals used to make fentanyl were added to the “International List of Controlled Substances.” Wood said drugs should […]

Mar 20, 2017

UBC students camp out to help homeless

CBC reported on a group of UBC students who slept and lived outside for five days and five nights with no money, technology, or tents. The “5 Days for the […]

Mar 20, 2017

Could stock market beat opinion polls predicting B.C. election?

Werner Antweiler, a professor of economics at the UBC Sauder School of Business, spoke to CKNW about the school’s election Prediction Markets. He said the election initiative is also a […]

Mar 20, 2017

UBC experts hope to win cyber security ‘arms race’

Scotiabank is giving $2-million to UBC to use for cyber security solutions involving financial risk research, News 1130 reported. Hasan Cavusoglu, a UBC Sauder School of Business professor, said organizations […]

Mar 20, 2017

Five B.C. beer festivals to look forward to this spring and summer

The Vancouver Sun highlighted Farmhouse Fest at the UBC Farm. Festival director Dave Shea said the festival is unique because it offers focus and features saisons and farmhouse ales.

Mar 20, 2017

Exercise, diet better to treat Type 2 diabetes: UBC group

The Vancouver Sun cited work by the UBC Therapeutics Initiative in a story about the effectiveness of Type 2 diabetes treatment. According to the UBC group, though taking medication to […]

Mar 20, 2017

From opium to fentanyl how did we get here

Mark Haden, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health, was quoted in The Province about the history of Vancouver’s opiate trade. Haden said heroin was attractive to […]

Mar 20, 2017

Troubled waters: In Lytton, a fix for decades of boil-water advisories

The Province featured a water treatment system designed in Madjid Mohseni’s UBC lab in a story about the new water system in Lytton First Nation. The project also benefited from funding for the pilot […]

Mar 20, 2017

You can do this: Occupational therapist

UBC was mentioned in a Metro News story about occupational therapy. UBC is one of several Canadian schools that teach students the theoretical practices required to work as an occupational […]

Mar 20, 2017

UBC, First Nations Health Authority to improve Indigenous health

Metro News reported on a new research position funded by UBC that will work with the First Nations Health Authority. The $1.5 million donation will be used to improve health […]

Mar 20, 2017

Let your kids play outdoors, it makes them love nature

UBC researchers found that 87 per cent of respondents who played outside as children said they continued to love of nature as young adults, various media outlets reported. Catherine Broom, […]

Mar 20, 2017

Sensor holds cue to foldable tech

UBC research has developed a sensor that could lead to the creation of foldable devices, Hindustan Times reported. Mirza Saquib Sarwar, a UBC PhD candidate in electrical and computer engineering, […]

Mar 20, 2017

Why do we find jokes funny? Quantum theory might explain

Research by Liane Gabora, a psychology professor at UBC’s Okanagan campus, was featured in an Economic Times India article about a theory behind humour. Gabora said funniness emerges from an […]

Mar 20, 2017

Ten tiny changes that can transform your life

Express U.K. featured UBC psychology research that found doing nice things for people led to higher positivity and social confidence. The findings suggest it is beneficial to help, inspire or […]

Mar 20, 2017

Lectures: As archaic as bloodletting in modern medicine era

Times Higher Education highlighted work by Carl Wieman, a Nobel prizewinning physicist and former UBC professor. Wieman found that lecture theatres and classrooms should be interactive environments. UBC is developing […]

Mar 20, 2017

UBC beats Alberta to win university women’s volleyball title

The Canadian Press reported on the UBC Thunderbirds women’s volleyball team, which won the national championship over the weekend. The TBirds defeated the Alberta Golden Pandas to capture their 11th title. […]

Mar 20, 2017

Mitchell featured at UBCO scholarship breakfast

Doug Mitchell, a former UBC law student and Thunderbirds football player, was honoured at the Valley First/UBC Okanagan Athletics Scholarship Breakfast, Kelowna Capital News reported. Mitchell was later recruited by […]

Mar 20, 2017