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UBCO study finds overpasses needed for grizzly bears

The Kelowna Capital News reported on researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus who determined how female grizzly bears keep their cubs safe while crossing the Trans-Canada Highway. Adam Ford, Canada Research […]

Nov 28, 2017

Opinion: How British Columbia can improve educational success

Charles Ungerleider, a professor emeritus of educational studies at UBC, wrote an op-ed for the Vancouver Sun about improving education in B.C. “We need teachers who are able to use […]

Nov 28, 2017

Statistics Canada to release last of census info

Larry Frank, a professor of sustainable transport at UBC was interviewed for a Canadian Press story about the upcoming release of census data. Given the country’s shifting demographics, Frank doesn’t […]

Nov 28, 2017

Wood reaches new heights as a building material

The Globe and Mail mentioned UBC’s Brock Commons student residence in a story about wooden buildings. “Brock Commons and similar tall wood buildings around the world demonstrate the safe and […]

Nov 28, 2017

Electoral reform: Are there better ways to consult the public than opinion surveys?

The Vancouver Sun published an op-ed on electoral reform co-written by Mark Warren, the Harold and Dorrie Merilees Chair for the Study of Democracy in the department of political science at […]

Nov 28, 2017

The talk Canada needs: Are we importing inequality?

The Globe and Mail mentioned an article by W. Craig Riddell, a UBC economist, and two others. The article examines the economic impacts of immigration.

Nov 28, 2017

Fake news can backfire for companies caught in the act

Fake news can backfire for companies caught in the act

In the era of fake news, less scrupulous businesses are using deceptive tactics to smear their rivals.

Nov 28, 2017

UBC experts on census data

UBC experts on census data

Statistics Canada has released the final batch of 2016 long-form census data.

Nov 28, 2017

UBC announces $100-million fundraising campaign for students

UBC announces $100-million fundraising campaign for students

UBC is embarking on the largest fundraising campaign for students in its 102-year history. The Blue & Gold Campaign for Students aims to raise $100 million over three years to give promising students access to a life-changing education.

Nov 27, 2017

APEC protests at UBC continue to shape politics 20 years later

CBC interviewed Joel Bakan, a UBC law professor, and Craig Jones, a UBC law alumnus, for an article about anti-globalization protests. Bakan says the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit protest was […]

Nov 27, 2017

UBC art installations aim to brighten your rainy day

CBC highlighted a project by UBC engineering student Tiffany Quon. Quon created a piece of public art along UBC’s main mall walkway that only shows up when it comes into […]

Nov 27, 2017

Kelowna’s Tree of Hope lights up for 20th year

Global reported on Kelowna’s Tree of Hope Foundation event. This year $50,000 from the fund will be donated to UBC’s Okanagan campus for a research project monitoring the health and […]

Nov 27, 2017

Vancouver scientists want to help coyotes out of your yard

Global highlighted UBC research into urban coyotes. UBC and the Stanley Park Ecology Society are using trail cameras to learn more about the animals.

Nov 27, 2017

UNBC researcher inducted to Royal Society of Canada

The Vancouver Sun mentioned the Northern Health Program associated with UBC’s faculty of medicine. Sarah de Leeuw, who teaches in the program, is one of 70 academics appointed to the […]

Nov 27, 2017

What’s with the weird weather lately?

The Vancouver Sun interviewed Greg West, a research associate at UBC’s department of earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences, about warm mid-November temperatures in Metro Vancouver. West said the “magnitude” of one […]

Nov 27, 2017

Lower Mainland’s multi-generational households on rise

The Vancouver Sun quoted Nathanael Lauster, a UBC sociologist, in a story about the rising trend of several generations within a family living under the same roof. He said multi-generational […]

Nov 27, 2017

Pets and their humans get health checkups at free Vancouver clinic

The Vancouver Sun reported on UBC pharmacy students who helped at a clinic that provides health care for marginalized people and their pets. The students and nurses provided primary care for the […]

Nov 27, 2017

Douglas Todd: B.C. could thrive under coalition governments

The Vancouver Sun cited work by Philip Resnick, a UBC political scientist emeritus, in an article about coalition governments. Resnick said coalition governments force politicians to pay closer attention to […]

Nov 27, 2017

Government to consider forcing all cyclists to wear a helmet

Independent U.K. cited a UBC study in a story about proposed new rules that would require cyclists to wear helmets and high-visibility vests in the U.K. The 2015 study by […]

Nov 27, 2017