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Algorithms that can sketch, recreate 3D shapes

A University of British Columbia computer scientist has created a new software that can create a design sketch of an everyday object, addressing the challenge of accurately describing shapes.

Aug 1, 2017

Real history behind greyscale treatment on Game of Thrones

Robert Rouse, a UBC professor of medieval English literature, spoke to Time Magazine  about the fictional disease greyscale in the fantasy TV series Game of Thrones. The disease has been compared to leprosy. Rouse […]

Aug 1, 2017

UBC experts available to comment on new census data

UBC experts available to comment on new census data

UBC experts are available to comment on new 2016 census data expected to be released by Statistics Canada Aug. 2 on families, households, marital status and language.

Aug 1, 2017

Money can buy happiness after all, says study

The Independent reported on a study by Ashley Whillans, now with Harvard Business School, and senior author and UBC psychology professor Elizabeth Dunn. The researchers “provide evidence that using money […]

Aug 1, 2017

Is dirty air the cure for climate change?

Huffington Post cited work by Michael Brauer, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health, in an article about air pollution. The article detailed a map that shows […]

Aug 1, 2017

Forestry prof discusses wildfire weather

Lori Daniels, a UBC forest ecology professor, was interviewed on CBC Radio’s Early Edition about wildfires and the impact on the weather. She discussed the high levels of fire danger […]

Aug 1, 2017

It’s possible to be in love with two people, says philosopher

Carrie Jenkins, a UBC philosophy professor, was interviewed about the complexities of love on CBC Radio’s The Current. Jenkins argued that we need a better understanding of the social and […]

Aug 1, 2017

Foreign buyers’ tax under review: B.C. housing minister

The Canadian Press interviewed Tsur Somerville, the director of UBC’s Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate, about the foreign buyer’s tax. He said the tax may have dampened foreign […]

Aug 1, 2017

B.C. Liberals need to move fast to replace Clark: Experts

Kathryn Harrison, a UBC political science professor, was quoted in a National Post article about Christy Clark’s resignation. She said “it speaks volumes to Christy Clark’s feistiness and never-say-die attitude […]

Aug 1, 2017

Study reduces wait times

Castanet reported on a study from UBC’s Okanagan campus that found the Rapid Access Clinic for Endoscopy reduced the average wait time for urgent endoscopy by almost 90 per cent. […]

Aug 1, 2017

After Saudi video, Canada has a choice to make on human rights

Michael Byers, the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at UBC, wrote an op-ed for the Globe and Mail after videos apparently showing Canadian-made armoured vehicles being […]

Aug 1, 2017

Editorial: A positive power shift at BC Hydro?

Business in Vancouver mentioned an economic analysis of the Site C dam that was spearheaded by Karen Bakker, the director of UBC’s Program on Water Governance. The report concluded that […]

Aug 1, 2017

UBC Library acquires first known account of British Columbia by an English woman

UBC Library acquires first known account of British Columbia by an English woman

A handwritten journal that is the earliest known account of British Columbia by an English woman is coming to UBC.

Aug 1, 2017

How computers can detect emotion on social media

How computers can detect emotion on social media

Human emotions can be difficult to understand, even for trained professionals. But what if a computer could decipher your feelings, perhaps even better than a therapist?

Aug 1, 2017