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T-Birds find wings again after injuries rock men’s hockey squad

The Province interviewed Carter Popoff, a forward on the UBC men’s hockey team, about his team’s latest success. The article also highlighted UBC hockey player Mathea Fischer and Alessandra Gentile, a UBC volleyball player.

Jan 10, 2018

Smartphones and our brains

Peter Reiner, a UBC psychiatry professor, was interviewed about smartphones and our brains on CBC Radio’s Early Edition. Reiner also spoke with CBC Radio morning programs across the province including […]

Jan 10, 2018

UBC vice-president of finance and operations leaves job

CBC reported that Andrew Simpson, UBC’s vice-president of finance and operations, has left his job.

Jan 10, 2018

The study highlights the need for more inclusive sex ed, says UBC nursing professor Elizabeth Saewyc.

Sex education doesn’t reflect real-life realities of lesbian and bisexual girls

Most lesbian and bisexual girls don’t know they can get sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from other girls, because sex education is mostly designed for their straight peers.

Jan 10, 2018

Iran’s protests might make the hardliners stronger: UBC academic

Global interviewed Parmida Esmaeilpour, a UBC lecturer, about anti-government protests in Iran. Esmaeilpour said the violent demonstrations could help strengthen the position of conservative hardliners.

Jan 10, 2018

Lesbian and bisexual girls lack adequate information on safe-sex practices: UBC study

The Vancouver Sun reported on a UBC study that found lesbian and bisexual teenage girls are not getting sufficient information about safe sex. “The real surprise for us was just […]

Jan 10, 2018

Vancouver homeowners’ uptake on property tax deferral slows

Metro News interviewed Tom Davidoff, a UBC business professor, for an article about property tax deferral in Vancouver. “Anyone who is paying their taxes who is over 55 is making […]

Jan 10, 2018

Buy time, not stuff, for more happiness

Reuters interviewed Elizabeth Dunn, a UBC psychology professor, about a study that suggests spending money to on time saving purchases can lead to increased happiness. Ashley Whillans, now at Harvard Business School, carried […]

Jan 10, 2018

B.C. wants feedback on sexual assault policies at post-secondary schools

Metro News mentioned an open letter penned by UBC professors asking for better sexual assault policies. The B.C. government wants to know what students and staff think about their college […]

Jan 10, 2018

Smelling your lover’s shirt may make you less stressed

Time Magazine reported on a UBC study that found smelling your partner’s shirt may lower stress. “I know I’ve personally seen men smelling the hair of their partner when they’re […]

Jan 10, 2018

Vancouver’s North Korea meeting: Opaque agenda, odd group of participants

The Globe and Mail quoted Brian Job, director of the Centre of International Relations at the Liu Institute at UBC, about a meeting about North Korea hosted by Canada and […]

Jan 10, 2018

She first picked up her cello at 40

Metro News reported on Elizabeth Brown Fell, who started playing the cello in mid-life, for a story on adult learning. The story quoted Shauna Butterwick, a UBC professor emerita of adult […]

Jan 10, 2018

Former chief justice Beverley McLachlin’s new novel

The Georgia Straight reported on a novel written by Beverley McLachlin, Canada’s chief justice and a former UBC law professor. McLachlin will retire from her position as chief justice this […]

Jan 10, 2018

Go with the Flow: Virtual Water and Real Estate

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Jan 10, 2018

Who’s got more credibility? Profs, think tanks or the CBC

Work by Carey Doberstein, a UBC political scientist, was featured in a story about credibility in the National Post. Doberstein recently published a study in on the credibility gap between […]

Jan 10, 2018

Western Canada’s largest hackathon is happening at UBC

Daily Hive reported on a hackathon event at UBC slated for Jan. 13-14. More than 600 of the brightest minds in the Pacific Northwest will build projects in 24 hours.

Jan 10, 2018

Surrey executive helps build better B.C. health care

Business in Vancouver profiled Rowena Rizzotti, vice-president, health care and innovations of Lark Group and a UBC alumna. Rizzotti studied psychology and biochemistry at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Jan 10, 2018

UBC receives grant to promote Buddhist studies

Fairchild Television reported that UBC received a grant to promote Buddhist studies. The story Jinhua Chen, a UBC professor in the department of Asian studies, commented on the impact of the […]

Jan 10, 2018

Canada’s youth are clear losers from higher minimum wage

Maclean’s cited research by Marc-David Seidel, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, about youth employment. Seidel and two co-authors tracked Canadian youth and detailed benefits associated with teenaged employment. […]

Jan 10, 2018