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New 3D-printed water sensor may prevent waterborne illnesses

Financial Express reported on a 3D printed model that allows researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus to test water quality. Mina Hoorfar, the director of the school of engineering at UBCO, […]

Jul 21, 2017

Parents who worry about their children’s sleep problems at risk of depression

The Conversation published an op-ed by Wendy Hall, a UBC nursing professor, about the connection between lower levels of depression among parents after sleep intervention for their children. She wrote “helping […]

Jul 21, 2017

Are babies born biased?

Pacific Standard reported on UBC psychology research that examined bias among babies. The study led by Anthea Pun found that although positive feelings toward familiar groups could be part of our […]

Jul 21, 2017

Friendship begins on playground at camp for refugee kids

CBC reported on UBC students who founded a Vancouver summer day camp for refugee children. East Vancouver Newcomer Camp, created by Duncan Bernardo and Dakota Koch, helps the children learn […]

Jul 21, 2017

Landowners could stratify under proposed laneway home changes

CTV interviewed Thomas Davidoff, a UBC economist, about proposed laneway house rules. He said the ability to make millions from a backyard home could mean a rush to build.

Jul 21, 2017

Indigenous fire clearing could prevent future wildfire infernos

Metro News cited work by Lori Daniels, a UBC forest science professor, in an article about the benefits of Indigenous fire clearing. Daniels has completed research on fire management practices, […]

Jul 21, 2017

No rush to sign ‘bad’ NAFTA deal: Canada’s U.S. ambassador

CBC interviewed Gerry Baier, a UBC political scientist, for a story about the future of NAFTA. He said Prime Minister Trudeau will likely be able to deflect criticism of NAFTA […]

Jul 21, 2017

BC NDP government shuffles leadership at BC Hydro, ICBC

James Brander, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, spoke to Metro News after Kenneth G. Peterson, the former CEO of BC Hydro subsidiary Powerex, was named the […]

Jul 21, 2017

Superior Court orders new trial in Mustafa Ururyar sex-assault case

The Globe and Mail interviewed Emma Cunliffe, a professor at UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law, after an Ontario Superior Court judge ordered a new trial for a man […]

Jul 21, 2017