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Going diving in the tropics? Don’t eat the reef fish!
September 22, 2017

Going diving in the tropics? Don’t eat the reef fish!

Reducing tourist consumption of reef fish is critical for Palau’s ocean sustainability, finds a new UBC study that suggests other small island nations might also consider adopting this strategy.

LATEST NEWS

 

Changes in Earth’s crust caused oxygen to fill the atmosphere

Scientists have long wondered how Earth’s atmosphere filled with oxygen. UBC geologist Matthijs Smit and research partner Klaus Mezger may have found the answer in continental rocks that are billions of years old.

Health care, education key to keeping women out of prison

Women in provincial prisons require health care to address trauma, addiction and chronic diseases in order to lower reincarceration rates, according to a new study that of women leaving a B.C. correctional centre.

Will Angela Merkel win a fourth term in Germany’s election?

Germans head to the polls Sunday in a parliamentary vote that will determine whether Angela Merkel remains chancellor for a fourth term.

OPINIONS

 

Ottawa must improve research funding or risk losing innovation race

The Globe and Mail published an op-ed co-written by Santa Ono, the president and vice-chancellor of UBC, about the need for research funding in Canada.

ARTS AND CULTURE

 

UBC Culture Days

Celebrate BC Culture Days from Sept 29 to Oct 1 with free events in the UBC Arts and Culture District. Enjoy tours of MOA’s grounds, The Beautiful Brain at the Belkin Gallery and Drop The Mic at our Audain Art Centre.

ATHLETICS

 

Fynn McCarthy makes home debut in straight set romp over Wolfpack

It's extremely early days in the 2017-18 season, but the UBC Thunderbirds are already showing they will be a deep and talented bunch.

VIDEO

 

Campus Tip: Food Hacks

Many of UBC’s food outlets offer deals and you can also order ahead to skip the line. Find out how in the “Food Hacks” edition of Campus Tips.
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