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Damage from flooding doesn’t have to be inevitable

The Weather Network and National Post published an op-ed by two UBC academics about flooding damage.

Bird friendly art saves feathered lives

Bird friendly art saves feathered lives

See how innovative window art can reduce fatal bird collisions. The artwork follows bird friendly design guidelines.

Why cash-strapped Canadian universities often scrap wrestling programs

CBC Saskatchewan interviewed David Wilson, the former coach of UBC’s wrestling club, about wrestling programs at Canadian universities. He said that the wrestling team is a common target when a university needs […]

What are the educational journeys of B.C. students with special needs?

Global highlighted UBC researchers who are working to learn how well the education system is serving special needs students in B.C. Jennifer Lloyd and Jennifer Baumbusch at the UBC school […]

Scientist wants genetic test across Canada to gauge risks of kids’ cancer drugs

The Canadian Press reported on cancer drugs research by Bruce Carleton, director of the pharmaceutical outcomes programme at BC Children’s Hospital and a professor of pediatrics at UBC. Carleton developed […]

Winners of 2018 Killam and NSERC prizes revealed

University Affairs reported that Janet Werker, a UBC psychology researcher and Canada Research Chair, was one of five winners of the 2018 Killam Prize. Werker’s research examines language acquisition among […]

Resilience through architecture

Canadian Architect featured the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC. Alfred Waugh, the architect who designed the centre, discussed his inspiration for the project.

New drinking water guidelines could carry hefty price tag

Pique Magazine reported on a 2016 UBC study on the issue of water in Whistler. Loretta Li, a UBC civil engineering professor, began examining corrosion in the water system but a […]

Making sense of Canada’s confusing housing market

Yahoo interviewed Tom Davidoff, a professor and director of the Centre of Urban Economics and Real Estate at the UBC Sauder School of Business, about the Canadian housing market. “Any […]

UBC QB O’Connor to be a person of interest for CFL, NFL this season

The Canadian Press highlighted Michael O’Connor, a UBC football player who is expected to get attention from the National Football League. “You’re talking about a player who has all the […]

Is B.C. headed for another devastating summer of wildfires?

National Observer cited work by Lori Daniels, a UBC forest ecology professor, in a story about B.C.’s wildfire forecast. Last year Daniels estimated that it would take about $3.5 billion […]

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven and Bruckner

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Vancouver named one of the top 10 most desirable cities in the world for students

Daily Hive mentioned UBC after Vancouver was ranked one of the top 10 most desirable cities in the world for students. The QS World University Rankings rating system ranked UBC […]