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Warmer waters from climate change causing fish to shrink in size

UBC research suggests fish may shrink if ocean temperatures continue to increase due to climate change, The Independent reported. William Cheung, study author and director of science UBC’s Nippon Foundation—Nereus […]

Aug 25, 2017

B.C. becoming neuroscience centre of excellence for Canada

The Vancouver Sun mentioned UBC in a story about neuroscience innovation in B.C. A provincial network supporting core brain-imaging infrastructure has come out of UBC, Children’s Hospital and Simon Fraser […]

Aug 25, 2017

Banning sale of farmland to foreigners won’t solve problem: Expert

Thomas Davidoff, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, spoke to News 1130 after the B.C. Green Party suggested banning foreigners from buying farmland to address housing affordability. […]

Aug 25, 2017

Newfoundland walruses turning heads

CBC Newfoundland interviewed Andrew Trites, director of UBC’s Marine Mammal Research Unit, about a walruses spotted in Newfoundland. Trites said the animals likely swam south from the arctic, likely from […]

Aug 25, 2017

Trees help keep you cozy, even when you’re indoors

UBC research on the numerous benefits of trees was featured in Popular Science. Marco Giometto, a former UBC postdoctoral fellow in civil engineering, found that “trees act as a filter, […]

Aug 25, 2017

UBC researcher designs 3D-printed bones

Metro News highlighted innovation from researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus that may one day allow 3D-printed bones to be used in human bone replacement surgeries. Engineering student Hossein Montazerian said […]

Aug 25, 2017

Drawings by Angela Gooliaff at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum

The Vancouver Observer reported on Life in Colour, a giant mural at UBC’s Beaty Biodiversity Museum. The mural explores keystone species in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems through an interactive colouring […]

Aug 25, 2017

More ‘prescribed burns’ could prevent wildfires, save money

CTV interviewed Lori Daniels, a UBC professor of forest ecology, about the need for prescribed burns to prevent worsening wildfire seasons. She said forest fires are a “critical part of […]

Aug 25, 2017

National lunch program needed, says UPEI food and nutrition prof

CBC P.E.I. reported on a UBC study that found Canadian children do not eat a sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables during school hours. The study examined what children ate […]

Aug 25, 2017

Why most women don’t want their boss’s job

Sylvia Fuller, a UBC sociology professor, spoke to Chatelaine about a survey that found nearly two-thirds of Canadian women would not take their boss’s job if offered. She said “organizations […]

Aug 25, 2017

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Aug 25, 2017

Minimum wage divide

Mark Thompson, a professor emeritus of industrial relations at the UBC Sauder School of Business, spoke to the Squamish Chief about the minimum wage increase in B.C. He said “the […]

Aug 25, 2017

Toronto Star nominated for three Online Journalism Awards

The Toronto Star mentioned a UBC journalism project that has been named a finalist for the Pro-Am Student Award. The project, part of the Surviving Cities series, tells the stories […]

Aug 25, 2017

How Canadian diplomats in Cuba are being acoustically attacked

Maclean’s quoted Glen MacPherson, a UBC lecturer, about sonic weaponry used against North American diplomats in Cuba. MacPherson said he is not convinced that a low-frequency sound source is making the […]

Aug 25, 2017

Reconciliation: Breaking down the buzzword

Discourse Media interviewed Linc Kesler, director of UBC’s First Nations House of Learning, about the term “reconciliation.” He said “on occasion, when one of our initiatives seems to work and resonates […]

Aug 25, 2017

Warming waters could mean smaller fish

The Daily Mail highlighted UBC research that suggests fish may shrink in size if ocean temperatures continue to increase due to climate change. William Cheung, study author and director of […]

Aug 24, 2017

IBM enlists Walmart, others for food safety blockchain

International Business Times U.K. mentioned UBC in a story about IBM’s blockchain solution of recording information to deal with food safety and traceability. IBM is also working with universities including […]

Aug 24, 2017

Chan Centre presents an Evening with Kate Evans

Broadway World highlighted an event featuring Kate Evans at UBC’s Chan Centre. Evans, an author, cartoonist, and activist will share accounts of hope and hardship from France’s Calais refugee camp […]

Aug 24, 2017

Kids don’t eat enough veggies, fruit, dairy during school hours

Various media outlets reported on UBC research that found Canadian children don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables during school hours. Claire Tugault-Lafleur, a professor in UBC’s human nutrition program and […]

Aug 24, 2017

B.C. Greens call for ban on foreign buyers purchasing farmland

The Canadian Press quoted Thomas Davidoff, director of UBC’s Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate, in a story about the B.C. Green Party’s suggestion to ban foreigners from buying […]

Aug 24, 2017