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Canada 150: Douglas Jung fought for Canada before Chinese-Canadians were recognized as citizens

Douglas Jung, a UBC alumnus, was featured on the Vancouver Sun‘s list of 150 notable British Columbians. Jung received a law degree from UBC and became Canada’s first Chinese-Canadian Member of Parliament.

May 25, 2017

New West cop learns how to be a stress detective

New West cop learns how to be a stress detective

Wlodyka’s first-hand experience with traumatic police work led him to graduate school at the University of British Columbia to study counselling psychology.

May 25, 2017

Uncertainty the word as B.C. political parties wrestle for power

Max Cameron, a UBC political scientist, spoke to CBC about how Christy Clark will deal with the election results. He said nothing binds Clark to take a particular course of action.

May 25, 2017

1-hour walk, 3 times a week, has benefits for dementia

The New York Times featured UBC research that found a connection between exercise and benefits for those with dementia. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, the director of UBC’s Aging, Mobility and Cognitive Neuroscience […]

May 25, 2017

There’s way less coal than we thought

UBC research about estimates of the global coal supply was highlighted in a Bloomberg article. Justin Ritchie, a UBC PhD candidate in resources and the environment, and professor Hadi Dowlatabadi, […]

May 25, 2017

Finally, an Amazon for STI results?

The Daily Mail mentioned UBC research in a story about at-home testing for STDs. The microbiology researchers are working on discovering a cure for chlamydia.

May 25, 2017

Maryland’s eSports team is in the national quarterfinals

The Washington Post reported on the upcoming eSports competition that includes the “powerhouse team” from UBC. UBC’s team is looking for its third straight collegiate championship. A similar story appeared […]

May 25, 2017

Discussing mental health among men

CBC Radio’s On the Coast featured an interview with John Oliffe, a professor in UBC’s school of nursing, about mental health. Oliffe discussed the prevalence of suicide among the male population. […]

May 25, 2017

Yes, you can have a life outside the lab

Benjamin Martin, a UBC molecular biology PhD candidate, was quoted in a Science Magazine article about work-life balance. Martin discussed the importance of efficiency.

May 25, 2017

Why we get allergies

Donald Stark, a UBC professor of allergy and immunology, spoke to The Weather Network about causes of allergies. He said the current theory is that humans developed allergies as their immune […]

May 25, 2017

VGH receives $18.4M gift from late philanthropist

The Vancouver Sun reported on an $18.4 million gift to the Vancouver General Hospital from the foundation of philanthropist Leon Judah Blackmore. Blackmore was the founding donor for UBC’s Innocence Project […]

May 25, 2017

Notes on Red May

Jaleh Mansoor, a professor in UBC’s department of art history, visual art and theory, was quoted in a Seattle Weekly article about the Red May festival. Mansoor spoke against the […]

May 25, 2017

NATO members wonder where Trump stands on alliance

The Canadian Press interviewed Allen Sens, a UBC political science professor, about the state of NATO. He said “divergent views and interests are beginning to cause a serious strain in the […]

May 25, 2017

Student was blinded by her ex-husband, graduates from UBC

Various media outlets reported on Rumana Monzur, a recent UBC law graduate who came back to earn her degree after being blinded when her ex-husband assaulted her. Stories appeared in the […]

May 25, 2017

Liberal minority government confirmed in final vote count

Richard Johnston, a UBC political science professor and Canada Research Chair in Public Opinion, Elections and Representation was quoted in a Business in Vancouver story about the Liberal minority government. […]

May 25, 2017

Where goes Chinatown, so goes the City of Vancouver

Andy Yan, an adjunct professor at UBC’s school of community and regional planning and at SFU, wrote an op-ed for the Vancouver Sun about Vancouver’s Chinatown. He wrote that “development […]

May 25, 2017

Workshop: Gardening in Small Spaces

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May 25, 2017

Life and death in a mountain town

Pique Magazine featured work by UBC researchers on how young men in Whistler dealt with death. The 2013 study by Genevieve Creighton, a researcher in UBC’s school of nursing, found […]

May 25, 2017

Waiting for the dust to settle

Pique Magazine quoted Gerald Baier, a UBC political scientist, about the future of B.C. politics. Baier discussed the uncertainty associated with the Green party holding the balance of power.

May 25, 2017

Academics and journalists are in on The Conversation

Alfred Hermida, director of UBC’s journalism school, spoke to the Toronto Star about The Conversation, a web-based model of “academic journalism.” Hermida founded the Canadian offshoot of the project with […]

May 25, 2017