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Last night, Azerbaijani investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova was awarded the 2017 Allard Prize for International Integrity.
Sep 28, 2017
New research co-authored by UBC Sauder School of Business professor Katherine White has shed light on why some people are – and aren’t – motivated by public appeals, and how fundraisers might better tailor requests.
Global interviewed Tsur Somerville, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, about housing in Vancouver. Somerville weighed in on a list that ranks Vancouver among the 10 most expensive cities […]
Global mentioned UBC in an article about how universities are preparing to help fentanyl overdose victims. The article reported UBC is training staff, but hasn’t yet provided security staff with […]
The Vancouver Sun interviewed Penny Gurstein, a professor at UBC’s school of community and regional planning, who specializes in socio-cultural aspects of affordable housing. She said “there is this assumption that […]
Metro News interviewed Patrick Condon, chair of the urban design program at UBC who worked on the initial concepts for Clayton Heights in Surrey. Instead of evicting people as a result of parking […]
The Georgia Straight highlighted a new book by David Boyd, a UBC professor of law, policy, and sustainability. He said “for hundreds of years, the legal status of animals has […]
The Georgia Straight reported on the 2017 convention of the Union of B.C. Municipalities discussion led by Mark Tyndall, a UBC professor of medicine and executive director of the B.C. Centre […]
The Vancouver Courier reported on the Welcome Home Party at Homecoming. The event officially launched the Alumni UBC 100 program.
Indo-Canadian Voice reported on UBC involvement in a free oral cancer screening camp. Doctors and health professionals from UBC were among the 52 volunteers who came to assist.
A study from researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus delves into the connection between good grades and dream jobs, Kelowna Capital News reported. Researcher Andis Klegeris said “receiving great marks doesn’t […]
Kelowna Now mentioned UBC’s Okanagan campus in an article about the future of development in Kelowna. The article reported more UBCO graduates are choosing to stay in that city.
UBC was ranked number 58 on a list of Reuters’ 100 most innovative universities. Stanford University took the top spot.
Scout Magazine highlighted the UBC Harvest Feastival. The event includes a multi-course meal and a “Choose Your Own Adventure” style night of activities. Daily Hive also mentioned the Feastival.
The Globe and Mail reported on foreign students at B.C. universities and quoted Pamela Ratner, UBC vice-provost and associate vice-president, enrolment and academic facilities. Ratner discussed UBC’s international students program […]
Business in Vancouver profiled David Elstone, a UBC alumnus. Elstone, who completed his undergraduate degree at UBC, is the executive director of the Truck Loggers Association.
The Squamish Chief interviewed two marketing and behavioural science professors at UBC for an article about the role of corporations in local activism. David Hardisty said it’s important to view […]
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The Vernon Morning Star interviewed Kathleen Martin Ginis, a professor in the school of health and exercise sciences at UBC’s Okanagan campus, about the benefits of events like the Invictus […]
Michael Byers, the Canada Research Chair in global politics and international law at UBC, spoke to the Globe and Mail about China’s reception for B.C. municipal leaders. He noted “problems arise […]
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