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Talk of suicide should be taken seriously, psychiatrist says

Shaila Misri, a clinical professor of psychiatry at UBC, spoke to CBC for a story about the impacts of celebrity suicides. She said extra caution is needed following a well-publicized […]

Jun 11, 2018

There’s an epidemic of bogus health claims online

CBC interviewed Bernie Garrett, a UBC nursing professor, for a story about internet health scams. Garrett said stronger government legislation and better enforcement from professional colleges is required to limit […]

Jun 11, 2018

Saanich observatory celebrates 100 years of watching the sky

CBC reported that Jaymie Matthews, a UBC astrophysicist, will be the main speaker when the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory on Vancouver Island celebrates 100 years of educating the public. The story […]

Jun 11, 2018

Pair allegedly assaulted, robbed after trying to return computer

Various media outlets reported that four men were arrested after a UBC student and his friend were allegedly attacked and robbed while trying to return a computer after it was […]

Jun 11, 2018

More women dying from strokes

Lara Boyd, a UBC neuroscientist, was interviewed about strokes on CBC. New research shows that more women than men are dying from strokes and they are living with more challenges […]

Jun 11, 2018

Canada’s FM voices discontent over U.S. tariffs at G7 summit

James Brander, an international trade expert at UBC, spoke to Xinhua for an article about the G7 summit. He weighed in on comments by Canada’s Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland about […]

Jun 11, 2018

Could marijuana help people get off opioids?

CBC Radio’s The Current mentioned a new UBC professorship aimed at researching the role of cannabis in addressing the overdose crisis. The research endowment came from one of Canada’s biggest […]

Jun 11, 2018

New migraine treatment

Sian Spacey, a clinical professor of neurology at UBC and director of the Headache Clinic, spoke to News 1130 for a story about a new treatment for migraines. Spacey discussed […]

Jun 11, 2018

Almost half marine gene patents held by one company

Cosmos Magazine mentioned UBC research that found genetic sequences from deep oceans are controlled disproportionately by a few nations and companies. The paper was written by researchers from the Stockholm […]

Jun 11, 2018

Award-winning smart drones to take on illegal fishing

A Reuters story about illegal fishing mentioned work by The Sea Around Us, a research initiative involving UBC and the University of Western Australia. The researchers found that global marine […]

Jun 11, 2018

Vancouver mayoral hopefuls debate housing crisis

Several media outlets reported that Patrick Condon, who teaches at UBC’s school of architecture and landscape architecture, will seek the mayoral nomination for the Coalition of Progressive Electors. Stories appeared […]

Jun 11, 2018

Douglas Todd: Happiness research is subversive

The Vancouver Sun featured a UBC event on happiness research. A panel called “Happiness How-To: From Happiness Research to Happier Cities” was organized by the Vancouver School of Economics, and […]

Jun 11, 2018

Can natural disasters boost faith?

Global reported on new UBC research that suggests deadly natural disasters can help increase people’s faith. Oscar Zapata, a postdoctoral researcher in UBC’s school of community and regional planning and […]

Jun 11, 2018

What proposed systems of proportional representation could mean

Business in Vancouver interviewed Richard Johnston, a UBC political science professor, about the different types of proportional representation presented in a report by B.C. Attorney General David Eby. Johnston discussed […]

Jun 11, 2018

Editorial: Overdoctoring diminishes quality of life

Times Colonist mentioned a UBC report in a story on overdoctoring. The report found that the use of medication to control attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in elementary-school kids has significantly increased […]

Jun 11, 2018

How running gait increases injury risk

The Globe and Mail highlighted a UBC study into the link between horizontal braking forces during running and injury risk. Chris Napier, a physical therapist, UBC PhD candidate and study […]

Jun 11, 2018

DNA analysis of near-extinct tortoises leads to gold medal win

Castanet reported that a biology student at UBC’s Okanagan campus won the Governor General award for academic achievement. Evelyn Jensen’s research looked into the DNA of endangered Galapagos tortoises.

Jun 11, 2018

‘Growth coalition’ kept foreign money flowing into B.C. real estate

The Globe and Mail mentioned several UBC academics in a story about a Chinese citizen’s legal challenge to B.C.’s property transfer tax for foreign buyers. David Ley, a UBC professor […]

Jun 11, 2018

Author Steven Galloway awarded $167K in damages following UBC firing

Various media outlets reported that the UBC Faculty Association withdrew its claim for Steven Galloway to be reinstated to his position running the university’s creative writing program and also removed […]

Jun 11, 2018

Increasing density allows all generations to live close by

The Delta Optimist mentioned a UBC report in an article about the impacts of housing density. The report from the UBC Sauder School of Business suggested red tape is the […]

Jun 11, 2018