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Apr 6, 2017

‘Anti-terror’ laws already eroding free speech, debate

‘Anti-terror’ laws already eroding free speech, debate

‘Anti-terror’ laws already eroding free speech, debate The Tyee published an op-ed co-written by Jon Beasley-Murray, a UBC professor of Hispanic studies, about the impact of Canada’s 2015 Anti-Terrorism Act. […]

Apr 6, 2017

Thunderbird men are historic number one, women number three in NAIA rankings

Thunderbird men are historic number one, women number three in NAIA rankings

The results of the first NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Team Computer Rankings are historic for UBC men’s track and field.

Apr 6, 2017

Reconciliation Pole installed at UBC

On April 1, the Reconciliation Pole was installed at the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia. Watch a time lapse of the installation.

Apr 6, 2017

‘Gatling Gun’ plankton reveals violent microbial world

National Geographic featured UBC research on tiny oceanic plankton that use projectiles to hunt. The research details the actions of the dinoflagellates, Polykrikos and Nematodinium.

Apr 6, 2017

Role of forests in bio-economy immense: Experts

The Times of India quoted John Innes, the dean of UBC’s faculty of forestry, in a story about the economic values of forests. Speaking at the Commonwealth Forestry Conference, Innes […]

Apr 6, 2017

Second pyramid bearing Pharaoh Ameny Qemau’s name found

Thomas Schneider, a UBC professor of Egyptology and Near Eastern studies, was quoted in a Live Science article on the discovery of a second pyramid that appears to bear the […]

Apr 6, 2017

Healthy lifestyle does decrease your risk of certain cancers

Live Science featured research by Rachel Murphy, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health. Murphy found that people who follow cancer prevention guidelines which centre on leading […]

Apr 6, 2017

How physical attractiveness affects our judgment

Psychology Today cited a UBC study that found physically attractive people are identified more accurately than others during short encounters. Jeremy Biesanz, a UBC psychology professor, said a beautiful, generous […]

Apr 6, 2017

New invention uses bacteria to create clean drinking water

Various media outlets reported on a UBC invention that uses bacteria and gravity to turn non-potable water into drinking water. Pierre Bérubé, a UBC civil engineering professor who led the […]

Apr 6, 2017

Aquarium research crucial to endangered animals: Scientists

Andrew Trites, the director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at UBC’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, said the Vancouver Park Board’s decision to ban cetaceans from the city’s […]

Apr 6, 2017

Refugees find same economic success as others over time

CBC’s On The Coast featured an interview with Dan Hiebert, a UBC geography professor, about his research into the economic integration of refugees in major Canadian cities. Hiebert said after […]

Apr 6, 2017

Ontario economy leaving young people behind: New report

Paul Kershaw, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health and founder of Generation Squeeze, spoke to Metro Toronto about a report from the advocacy group that found […]

Apr 6, 2017

Canadians now surprisingly ‘aware’ on Indigenous issues: poll

Metro News quoted Linc Kesler, a UBC Indigenous studies professor, after an opinion poll found that Canadians see high unemployment rates and unsafe housing as the main issues to be […]

Apr 6, 2017

Easter Celebration in Wesbrook Village

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Apr 6, 2017

60 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, April 6

The Georgia Straight highlighted the Edge Film Festival presented by the UBC School of Nursing. The article also featured ongoing exhibits at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology.

Apr 6, 2017

Teens sitting for a long time could be impacting their bone health

Global cited UBC research that found inactivity among teens impacts their bone strength. The study found 36 per cent of the human skeleton is developed during adolescence.

Apr 6, 2017

B.C.’s Green releases new daycare plan to challenge NDP

David Moscrop, a UBC political scientist, spoke to the Globe and Mail after B.C.’s Green Party released a daycare plan to challenge the BC NDP. Moscrop said the Greens may […]

Apr 6, 2017

Arctic research at a “crossroads” as network funding winds down

University Affairs interviewed Greg Henry, a professor in UBC’s geography department, about Arctic research in Canada. Henry said although funding for other Arctic projects is running out, the federally funded Canadian […]

Apr 6, 2017