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UBC Reports | July 20

UBC Reports | July 20

Jul 20, 2017

It’s not your imagination: 2017 has been abnormally hot

Popular Science quoted Lori Daniels, a UBC forestry professor, in an article about the high temperatures in 2017. She said “as we look to the future, the kinds of fire […]

Jul 20, 2017

6 reasons why letting children get dirty is a great idea

Huffington Post U.K. quoted Brett Finlay, a UBC microbiologist, in a story about the benefits of letting kids get dirty. Finlay wrote that by protecting our children from dirt, we […]

Jul 20, 2017

Recommended reading list for new B.C. NDP cabinet

The Georgia Straight quoted two UBC professors in an article that recommends a reading list for Premier John Horgan’s NDP cabinet. Perry Adebar, a UBC engineering professor, is quoted in […]

Jul 20, 2017

‘Trump bump’ why more Indians apply to Canadian universities

Hindustan Times reported on the increase in new undergraduate students with Indian citizenship registering for Canadian universities. Karen McKellin, the executive director of UBC’s International Student Initiative, said “more than […]

Jul 20, 2017

44 things to do in Vancouver on July 20

The Georgia Straight reported on various events at UBC campus. The UBC Chef Challenge includes chefs from Open Kitchen, AMS Conferences and Catering, BierCraft, Koerner’s Pub, and Land and Food […]

Jul 20, 2017

English lecturer discusses book on love

Mandy Len Catron, a UBC English lecturer was interviewed on Roundhouse Radio about her new book, How to Fall in Love With Anyone. The book follows her viral New York […]

Jul 20, 2017

UBC Farm Wednesday Campus Market

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Jul 20, 2017

Métis actor follows own beat to Th’owxiya at Drum Is Calling Festival

Theatre artist and UBC alumna Tai Amy Grauman was profiled in the Georgia Straight. Grauman, a graduate of UBC’s theatre program who stars in the production Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast […]

Jul 20, 2017

Pregnant? Researchers want to know your childbirth fears

The Vancouver Courier reported on an upcoming UBC psychology study on women who experience fear of childbirth. Participants will be required to fill out an online survey and have a […]

Jul 20, 2017

Researchers recycle tires to strengthen, clean up concrete

Research by Nemy Banthia, a UBC professor of civil engineering, was featured on Business News Network (video link). Bathia’s team worked to develop a stronger and cleaner type of concrete by […]

Jul 20, 2017

How a little brown book can keep China’s lovers worlds apart

The Globe and Mail featured UBC research on the hukou system in China that impacts marriages. Yue Qian, a UBC sociology professor and study lead author, said “marriage and China’s […]

Jul 20, 2017