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In one of the most comprehensive studies to date, UBC researchers have identified potential adverse reactions of a commonly used multiple sclerosis drug.
May 15, 2017
The New York Times published an op-ed about UBC research that aimed to change the discussion about charities in order to encourage more wealthy people to donate. Ashley V. Whillans, […]
The China-led Belt and Road initiative should be viewed as a positive step in countering growing protectionism, says UBC professor Yves Tiberghien in an op-ed for Nikkei Asian Review. Tiberghien, […]
Heidi Tworek, a UBC professor in international history, wrote an op-ed for Wired about the need for global cooperation to combat cyberwarfare. She wrote that a digital Geneva Convention must “focus on […]
The New York Times quoted Mary I. O’Connor, a UBC ecologist, about Australian researchers who created miniature ecosystems designed to simulate the impact of climate change. O’Connor, who was not involved in […]
UBC physicists may have solved one of nature’s great puzzles: what causes the accelerating expansion of our universe?
Various media outlets featured research from the UBC Sauder School of Business that examines the effect of energy drink marketing on perceived intoxication and risky behaviours. The story appeared in […]
Thomas Davidoff, an UBC professor of urban economics, spoke to CBC about the Vancouver housing market. He said as the housing market started to cool, the new home-buyers program contributed […]
Hans Schreier, a UBC professor emeritus in the department of land and water systems, spoke to CBC about flood frequency. He explained that land use policies need to be re-examined.
Kevin Milligan, a UBC professor of economics, was quoted in a CBC story about the uncertainty of the B.C. election. According to Milligan’s statistical analysis, there is a one in […]
Liisa Galea, a UBC neuroendocrinologist, spoke to Wired about research that shows a pregnant woman’s brain shrinks. Galea, who wasn’t involved in the study, said it shouldn’t be surprising that pregnancy […]
Max Cameron, director of UBC’s Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, spoke to the Vancouver Sun about the success of the B.C. Green party. Cameron explained how the system […]
Jezebel quoted Carrie Jenkins, a UBC professor of philosophy, about polyamory. Jenkins suggested there are many approaches to socializing, raising children, and forming committed relationships.
Gu Xiong, a UBC professor and artist, was named to the Vancouver Sun’s list of 150 notable British Columbians. He is a professor in UBC’s department of art history, visual […]
Metro News highlighted a film on Vancouver’s housing boom that includes an interview with David Ley, a UBC social geographer. Vancouver: No Fixed Address premiered at Toronto’s documentary festival, HotDocs.
Dan Levitt, a professor in UBC’s school of nursing, wrote an op-ed for the Vancouver Sun. He wrote about the need to include seniors in city planning.
The Vancouver Sun mentioned UBC’s Museum of Anthropology in a story about a Coast Salish decorated paddle. The paddle will be part of MOA’s northwest coast First Nations art collection. […]
Tim Stockwell, the director of the Center for Addictions Research at UBC, was quoted in a Vice story about the impact of alcohol on health. He said researcher blind spots […]
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Anthony Philips, a UBC psychiatry professor, was quoted on iNews 880 about the impact of drugs. Philips discussed how a youth’s developing brain is particularly vulnerable to the effects of drugs.
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