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Amin Ghaziani, a UBC professor of sociology, wrote an op-ed for the Los Angeles Times about the acceptance of gay people.
Jun 15, 2018
When Shawna Narayan looked back on her first-year, she realized that things would have been easier if she’d received a little advice from a local peer before even stepping foot on UBC’s campus.
The Washington Post highlighted new research partly funded by the Nippon Foundation-UBC Nereus program about the impacts of climate change on fish movement. The research showed that fish are venturing into […]
The Daily Mail highlighted a study by Aslam Anis, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health. “Our results indicate osteoarthritis is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular […]
CBC interviewed Mark Thompson, a professor emeritus at the UBC Sauder School of Business, about a proposed new contract between the B.C. government and the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ […]
CBC interviewed Jiaying Zhao, a UBC professor who studies psychology and sustainability, for a story about recycling products like oil and antifreeze. Zhao said convenience is the most important factor […]
Star Vancouver mentioned UBC research that found genome-based approach detects and predicts avian flu outbreaks. UBC, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the BC Centre for Disease Control Public Health Laboratory […]
The Georgia Straight reported on UBC research that found fathers don’t have to be the top worker in their office in order to get a raise. “Our findings suggest that […]
A New York Post article on how seasonal investor sentiment affects portfolios mentioned work by UBC professor Kin Lo. “Financial analysts have a system in place to do their jobs […]
Matthew Noestheden, a chemistry PhD candidate at UBC’s Okanagan campus, spoke to the Georgia Straight about cannabis testing. “Researchers smell blood in the water just like investors do, and there […]
Quartz reported on UBC research that found genetic sequences from deep oceans are currently controlled disproportionately by a handful of nations and companies.
The Canadian Press reported on a report that recommends eliminating the homeowner grant. David Duff, a tax law expert at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC co-produced […]
Global interviewed Eric Yoshida, a UBC professor of medicine and the chair of the Canadian Liver Foundation’s medical advisory committee, about the definition of hemochromatosis. “You’re born with a genetic […]
The Tyee quoted Thomas Davidoff, a UBC economist, in a story about the impact of Seattle’s housing crisis. Davidoff discussed the dramatic rise in detached home prices in Vancouver.
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The Financial Post highlighted UBC research in a story about housing affordability. Researchers at UBC and McGill University found that higher density living meant less happiness.
The Montreal Gazette mentioned UBC in an article about a new investigative journalism institute at Concordia University. UBC will be one of the academic partners in the project.
Canadian Art published a Pique Magazine article about Kiriko Watanabe, a UBC alumna and the new curator of the Audain Art Museum. Watanabe earned a bachelor of arts degree in […]
Lael Parrott, a UBC professor of sustainability UBC, spoke to Pique Magazine about the impact that melting glaciers have on river systems. “(Mountains) are one of the regions of Canada […]
Inside Higher Education reported on criticism of UBC president Santa Ono’s Twitter strategy. Erin Hennessy, vice president of a public relations agency focused on higher education, said Ono was one of […]
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