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UBC Board of Governors elects Michael Korenberg as new chair, Sandra Cawley, new vice-chair

The University of British Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Korenberg as chair, and Sandra Cawley as vice-chair, of its Board of Governors.

Feb 19, 2018

Premier John Horgan. Credit: BC NDP

UBC experts on B.C. budget

The B.C. NDP government is introducing its full budget on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Feb 19, 2018

Epidural stimulation involves surgically inserting electrodes permanently above the spinal cord and then stimulating the nerve cells in the spinal cord with electrical currents.

Electrical implant could improve daily activities for people with spinal cord injuries: study

An experimental treatment that sends electrical currents through the spinal cord has improved “invisible” yet debilitating side effects for a B.C. man with a spinal cord injury.

Feb 19, 2018

Parents are ignoring screen time recommendations for kids

A UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health survey of Vancouver parents shows that many are ignoring the latest recommendations on screen time for young children, reports Global (22:04 mark). The study found that parents […]

Feb 19, 2018

Olympians rely on their tunes, and science backs them up

Research by Matthew Stork, a UBC PhD candidate who studies the relationship between music and performance, was featured in a Washington Post story on Olympians’ personal soundtracks. “There is an […]

Feb 19, 2018

These are the most-loved film locations

UBC is ranked ninth on GoCompare’s list of the 20 most frequently used movie locations. The 19 other locations are in the U.S. and United Kingdom. The list, prepared using […]

Feb 19, 2018

Social media accusers take aim at music industry

Janine Benedet, a professor of law at UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law, was quoted in a Vancouver Sun article about sexual assault allegations involving the band Hedley. She […]

Feb 19, 2018

Money really DOES buy happiness

The Daily Mail featured a new U.S. study showing that an annual income of $60,000 to $75,000 is the ideal amount for emotional satisfaction. The article cited previous UBC research […]

Feb 19, 2018

Canada’s psychologists urge marijuana vigilance

A Vancouver Sun column on the legalization of marijuana cited UBC research led by psychology professor Zach Walsh. The UBC study says preliminary research suggests “cannabis may be effective for […]

Feb 19, 2018

B.C. government says budget measures will address affordable housing

UBC professor Paul Kershaw was quoted in a Canadian Press article on B.C.’s budget, which is expected to include measures to address affordability. Kershaw, of UBC’s school of population and […]

Feb 19, 2018

When the food bank will always be your only option

The Vancouver Courier highlighted a UBC study that showed a certain segment of food bank clients will always rely on the food bank. “They didn’t see their circumstances improving over […]

Feb 19, 2018

Loblaw price-fixing offensive seen as winning strategy

David Silver, a UBC business ethics professor, was quoted in a Globe and Mail story on the fallout from Loblaw’s role in alleged bread price-fixing. Silver said Loblaw seems to […]

Feb 19, 2018

Study finds working men eager to keep bodies working

Kelowna Daily Courier reported on UBC Okanagan research on health promotion for men who worked in male-dominated industries like trucking. The research showed that men are more likely to participate […]

Feb 19, 2018

Mining led to mass production, says UBCO prof

Kelowna Capital News reported on a Feb. 19 event that will feature Eagle Glassheim, a professor of history at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Glassheim will talk about the role of mining […]

Feb 19, 2018

UBC Okanagan students give up reading week to give back

Students from the student experience office and community services learning program at UBC’s Okanagan campus have volunteered their time during reading break to help local charities through the Pushor Mitchell […]

Feb 19, 2018

The threat to democracy? It’s on our screens

A Globe and Mail article discussed the role of social media platforms in spreading disinformation and endangering democracy. The article quoted UBC digital media and global affairs professor Taylor Owen […]

Feb 19, 2018

Hosting the Olympics has become the contest no one wants to win

UBC professor and sustainability expert Robert VanWynsberghe was quoted in a Global story about the growing challenge of finding a city willing to host the Olympics. “In combination with the […]

Feb 19, 2018