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Tyler Duncan in Handel’s Messiah with the New York Philharmonic

Broadway World reported that Tyler Duncan, a UBC alumnus, will perform in the remaining shows of Handel’s Messiah with the New York Philharmonic. Duncan earned a music degree from UBC.

Dec 14, 2017

Hundreds of Indigenous human remains at Canadian universities

An APTN News article about the hundreds of Indigenous human remains that are housed in universities across Canada mentioned UBC. According to the article, UBC will help with the paperwork […]

Dec 14, 2017

Anne Cormier receives 2017 Margolese National Design for Living Prize

Canadian Architect reported on the winner of the Margolese National Design for Living Prize. The award was created by an estate gift to UBC.

Dec 14, 2017

‘Phenomenal’ trial results may lead to Huntington’s disease treatment

The Washington Post reported on the discovery of a drug that may treat the fatal Huntington’s disease. Blair Leavitt, a UBC researcher and the lead study investigator, said: “This is the culmination of […]

Dec 13, 2017

The World War Two guide to office warfare

BBC interviewed Sandra Robinson, a UBC professor of organisational behaviour and human resources, about office sabotage. She discussed ‘sabotage behaviour’ that may come from toxic colleagues.

Dec 13, 2017

‘Gut feeling’ spurs doctor to re-examine evidence on urinary tract infections in patients with spinal cord injury

‘Gut feeling’ spurs doctor to re-examine evidence on urinary tract infections in patients with spinal cord injury

People with spinal cord injuries rely on catheters to empty their bladder. When a well-respected publication concluded that catheters could be reused without an increased risk of infection, it didn’t sit right with a Vancouver clinician and researcher.

Dec 13, 2017

Holding infants, or not, can leave traces on their genes

Time featured a UBC study that found holding a child can have an impact on their genes and developmental progress. Researchers showed how comforting contact impacts children at the molecular […]

Dec 13, 2017

Want to be happier in 2018? Spend more money

Forbes highlighted UBC research that found money can buy happiness if it is spent on items or activities that save time. Study participants who reported spending money on time-saving investments […]

Dec 13, 2017

Thai fishing fleet under-reporting catch by 600 percent

Radio New Zealand featured a new report from UBC researchers that shows catches by Thailand’s distant-water fleet, fishing in the Indo-Pacific region, are almost seven times higher than what the […]

Dec 13, 2017

UBC Emerging Media Lab’s Immersive Learning Orientation

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Dec 13, 2017

DNA from belugas helps researchers sequence genome

The Canadian Press mentioned UBC in a story about whale conservation science. The beluga genome has been sequenced for the first time thanks to genetic material from two whales who […]

Dec 13, 2017

Pokémon GO helps people who struggle socially

The Daily Mail, CTV and Roundhouse Radio highlighted UBC research that showed augmented reality games, such as Pokémon GO, could help introverts. “Video games have a lot of social aspects […]

Dec 13, 2017

B.C. Indigenous cancer strategy built on culturally safe care

The Canadian Press mentioned UBC in a story about a B.C. strategy to prevent, screen and diagnose cancer among Indigenous people. In October, UBC started requiring future doctors and health-care […]

Dec 13, 2017

We take doctors for granted, until we don’t have one

The Globe and Mail mentioned a UBC study that found that while the number of doctors practising in B.C. has been increasing in recent years, patient visits have been declining. […]

Dec 13, 2017

City council rejects move to densify Point Grey mansion zone

Tom Davidoff, a UBC economist, was quoted in a Metro News story after city council rejected a motion to densify an area of mansions. “(It would have shown) it’s not […]

Dec 13, 2017

Site C didn’t need to be approved because money was spent: Critics

Werner Antweiler, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, spoke to Global after the BC NDP said the Site C project would go ahead because of all the […]

Dec 13, 2017

CEO Connie Fair keeps tabs on every square foot of B.C.

Business in Vancouver profiled Connie Fair, a UBC alumna and president and CEO of the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia. Fair earned a bachelor of commerce degree from UBC.

Dec 13, 2017

Study illuminates mental-health pressures on young male immigrants

The Georgia Straight highlighted a UBC study that examined the mental health of young male immigrants and refugees in Canada. The study focused on migration and resettlement experiences and found […]

Dec 13, 2017

Harvard computer scientist recruited to UBC through federal research program

Harvard computer scientist recruited to UBC through federal research program

A top computer scientist and entrepreneur from Harvard University will join UBC next September, thanks to the federal government’s Canada 150 Research Chairs Program.

Dec 13, 2017

Marijuana revenue should go towards B.C. social services

Global interviewed Penny Gurstein, a UBC professor in community and regional planning, about revenue from legalized marijuana. She said a portion of the revenue should go toward housing and services to address […]

Dec 12, 2017