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Fact check: Will legalizing pot keep it out of the hands of kids?

Mark Haden, a UBC professor in the school of population and public health, spoke to the Canadian Press about messaging related to legalized marijuana. The story appeared on CTV and […]

May 4, 2017

Greens plan to create affordable housing ‘overkill:’ Experts

Thomas Davidoff, a UBC Sauder School of Business professor, spoke to CBC about the provincial Green Party’s tax plan.

May 4, 2017

Millennials aren’t fleeing Vancouver but older siblings are

Two UBC professors weighed in on newly released census data. CBC interviewed Paul Kershaw, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health, about data that shows Vancouver lost […]

May 4, 2017

Bringing Indigenous principles to urban design in East Van

Ouri Scott, a UBC alumna, spoke to the Vancouver Sun about involving Indigenous principles in urban design. Scott is one of the first Indigenous women to graduate from UBC’s master […]

May 4, 2017

Liberals want University of California model for UBC med school

The Vancouver Sun reported that the B.C. Liberals want to expand UBC’s medical school from 288 graduates to 400 in eight years. A UBC spokesperson said the university does not […]

May 4, 2017

B.C. NDP vows to fight Trans Mountain pipeline, but won’t say how

Richard Johnston, a UBC political scientist, was quoted in a Canadian Press story about the NDP’s platform when it comes to the Trans Mountain pipeline. The story appeared on City, Montreal […]

May 4, 2017

An Evening with Lawrence Krauss

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May 4, 2017

Bourcier, Shephard reunite as part of UBC’s rookie class

The Province reported on two basketball players who will be joining the UBC men’s team next season. Mason Bourcier, a 6-foot-4 guard, and Grant Shephard, a 6-foot-10 forward, also played […]

May 4, 2017

Questions with psychologist and cannabis researcher Zach Walsh

The Georgia Straight featured an interview with Zach Walsh, a professor of psychology at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Walsh studies substance use, personality, and mental health.

May 4, 2017

Aquatic animals added to Canada’s list of at-risk species

The Globe and Mail quoted Sarah Otto, a professor of zoology and director of UBC’s Centre for Biodiversity Research, about aquatic animals that were added to Canada’s list of at-risk […]

May 4, 2017

UBC football player invited to New York Giants mini camp

Alex Morrison, a fourth-year UBC Thunderbirds receiver has been invited to the New York Giants’ upcoming mini-camp, Daily Hive reported. Morrison will be one of three fellow U Sports football […]

May 4, 2017

Winfield girl’s life changed by doctor

Firoz Miyanji, a clinical professor at UBC’s department of orthopaedics, spoke to Kelowna Now about one of his patients who was born with a rare spinal deformity. Miyanji said he […]

May 4, 2017