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First Nations teens get a hands-on education in the sciences

The Calgary Herald reported on a foundation that encourages Indigenous teens to pursue careers in the sciences. Verna Kirkness, a UBC professor and a member of the Fisher River Cree Nation, […]

May 9, 2018

Over half of food bank users more likely to have heart attacks: Study

Global featured a UBC study that found over half of people who use food banks in Vancouver are more likely to suffer non-life threatening heart attacks over the next three […]

May 9, 2018

New system ranks America’s “bicycle-friendly” cities

Smithsonian Magazine mentioned UBC research in a story about the value of thoughtful bike infrastructure. UBC researchers found that shared bike lanes, construction, downhill grades, and street cars or train […]

May 9, 2018

Not guilty verdict for man charged in UBC sex assault

A man charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault on three women on the UBC Endowment Lands has been acquitted, various media outlets reported. Stories appeared on Global, News […]

May 9, 2018

B.C. Finance Minister could play big role in new relationship with Indigenous people

Sheryl Lightfoot, a UBC Canada Research Chair in First Nations and Indigenous Studies, spoke to the National Observer about B.C. Finance Minister Carol James and her role working with Indigenous […]

May 9, 2018

Living Sedum Wreath Workshop

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May 9, 2018

UBCO on research edge

Castanet reported that a researcher from UBC’s Okanagan campus is using computer modelling to develop better treatments for emphysema. Joshua Brinkerhoff, an engineering professor, is using advanced simulations to learn […]

May 9, 2018

Patkau and MJMA unveil 14-storey wood tower at U of T’s Goldring Centre

Canadian Architect mentioned Brock Commons Tallwood House, a UBC student residence, in an article about a wood tower at the University of Toronto. The UBC tower is 18 storeys tall.

May 9, 2018

Flooding across Canada

CFAX Radio interviewed Brett Gilley, a professor in the earth science department at UBC, about flooding events. He discussed flooding in the B.C. Interior that is partly a result of a […]

May 9, 2018