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Ibuprofen could ‘eliminate’ Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists

The Daily Mail reported on a UBC study that found ibuprofen could prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The scientists recommend people undergo a saliva test at around 55 to evaluate their risk […]

UBC student details alleged sexual assault

CBC reported on the testimony of a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted in the residence room of a fellow UBC student in September 2016.

2018 Joan Donaldson CBC News Scholarship recipients

CBC reported on the Joan Donaldson CBC News Scholarship recipients, including three alumni of UBC’s school of journalism. Haley Lewis, Kirthana Sasitharan, and Malone Mullin all received scholarships.

35 things to do in Vancouver this week: March 26 to 30

Daily Hive highlighted three events on UBC campus. The article mentioned the UBC Pop-up Workshop: Building On The Blockchain For Beginners; Plaid to the Bone, An Improv Show; and the […]

Meteorologist Kalin Mitchell joins CTV Atlantic news team

Kalin Mitchell, a UBC alumnus, was named the chief meteorologist for CTV Atlantic. Mitchell studied atmospheric science at UBC.

New moms still wary of exposing infants to peanuts

Health Day reported on UBC research that found many new moms prefer to delay giving peanuts to their babies even though doctors recommend an early introduction to the food. “Food […]

TRIUMF Seminar with Roger Melko

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More than counselling, Okanagan Charter guides U of G to healthy campus

CBC Kitchener-Waterloo reported on the Okanagan Charter, the outcome of the 2015 conference at UBC’s Okanagan campus. The charter had recommendations for creating a healthy campus environment in universities and […]

There is a future for jobs – we’re just not ready for it

The Globe and Mail highlighted UBC students in a story about the future of jobs. The story featured Josh Donaldson, a third-year chemical engineering student, and Shannon McInnes, a masters […]