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‘Internet abortions’ may be option in countries that restrict it: Study

The Washington Post cited an op-ed co-written by UBC professor Wendy Norman in an article about an online consultation service for women who live in countries where abortion is restricted. Norman, a […]

May 17, 2017

Walking linked to improved brain function

Reuters, United Press International and various media outlets reported on UBC research that showed physical activity improves daily living and mobility in adults with Alzheimer’s and may also improve general cognition. Teresa […]

May 17, 2017

Expansion of universe is driven by quantum fluctuations

Newsweek and CBC reported on UBC physics research about dominant theories of quantum mechanics and general relativity. Scientists Qingdi Wang, Zhen Zhu, and William Unruh, address the problem of our […]

May 17, 2017

Research group calls for code of conduct for ocean conservation

Nathan Bennett, a professor at UBC’s Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, was quoted in a Xinhua story about experts who are calling for a code of conduct for marine conservation. […]

May 17, 2017

Origins of ‘eh’: How 2 little letters came to define Canadians

Martina Wiltschko, a UBC professor of linguistics, spoke to CBC about the origins of the Canadian word “eh.” Wiltschko said the U.S. equivalent to “eh” is “huh.” The story also appeared on […]

May 17, 2017

Why this filmmaker is applying for non-binary birth certificate

Joshua M. Ferguson, who received a PhD from UBC, was featured in a Vice story about the importance of non-binary birth certificates. Ferguson’s UBC research examined “the erasure of non-binary […]

May 17, 2017

Metro Vancouver running out of industrial land

CBC interviewed Tsur Somerville, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, about land zoning in Metro Vancouver. He said the industrial zoning does not meet people’s needs.

May 17, 2017

Canada 150: Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill’s activism improved life in India and Canada

The Vancouver Sun named UBC alumnus Gurdev Singh Gill to its list of 150 notable British Columbians. Gill was the first Indo-Canadian to graduate from UBC’s medical school and became the […]

May 17, 2017

PM to promote Canadian tech, lure investment at Microsoft event

Werner Antweiler, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, spoke to the Canadian Press about Justin Trudeau’s participation at the Microsoft CEO Summit. He said Justin Trudeau’s main goal at the […]

May 17, 2017

Walls vs. Bridges: Moving Goods, People and Ideas

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May 17, 2017

Female knuckleballer Claire Eccles joins West Coast League

Claire Eccles, a UBC Thunderbirds softball player has joined a men’s baseball team, ESPN reported. Eccles has played two seasons as an outfielder with the TBirds softball team. A similar Canadian […]

May 17, 2017

Discussing cybersecurity in wake of attacks

UBC cybersecurity expert Konstantin Beznosov spoke on Global BC 1 about the ransomware attacks that have affected the UK and other countries. He said the best defence against malicious cyber […]

May 17, 2017

B.C. has no right to block pipeline expansion: Notley

Kathryn Harrison, a UBC professor of political science was quoted in the Globe and Mail about the Kinder Morgan pipeline. She said the possibility of a battle between Ottawa and […]

May 17, 2017

Woman knows men’s programs: Top 40 profile of Joan Bottorff

The Kelowna Daily Courier profiled Joan Bottorff, the director of the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Bottorff is the 35th nominee for the Kelowna Top […]

May 17, 2017