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New research may help conserve threatened rattlesnake species

CBC reported on rattlesnake research conducted by Danielle Schmidt, a biology master’s candidate at UBC’s Okanagan campus. She is studying more than 800 samples of rattlesnake DNA taken from snakes […]

Aug 27, 2018

Have we hit peak pet stroller?

CBC interviewed Stanley Coren, a UBC psychology professor emeritus and dog expert, for an article about humans pushing animals around in baby strollers. Coren weighed in on the various reasons […]

Aug 27, 2018

Canadian ‘go-to’ movie linguist creates new language for ‘Alpha’

Christine Schreyer, an anthropology professor at UBC’s Okanagan campus, created a new language for the film Alpha, various media outlets reported. Schreyer used elements from three “proto-languages” to create the […]

Aug 27, 2018

The human role in this summer’s heat

Simon Donner, a professor in the department of geography and the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at UBC, wrote an op-ed for the Vancouver Sun (also in The Province) […]

Aug 27, 2018

Buying a condo in Metro Vancouver may get harder in 2019

News 1130 quoted Tom Davidoff, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, for a story about the future of Metro Vancouver’s housing market. He said although condo sales […]

Aug 27, 2018

Wildfire smoke could be bad for Okanagan’s wine-making industry

UBC research on smoke impacting the Okanagan wine industry was highlighted in a Global article. “The grapes are actually at a sensitive period of their development right now, where smoke […]

Aug 27, 2018

Ensure frail seniors have best possible care

Margaret McGregor, a clinical associate professor and director of community geriatrics with the UBC department of family practice, wrote an op-ed for the Vancouver Sun about care for seniors. “The […]

Aug 27, 2018

Diabetes Canada: Type 1 Forum

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Aug 27, 2018

Millions on the line at professional eSports competition in Vancouver

The Canadian Press quoted Justin Simpao with UBC’s e-Sports Association, for an article about professional video game players. Simpao discussed the highly competitive nature of eSports. The CP story appeared […]

Aug 27, 2018

Expert talks sleep schedules as kids, parents prep for school

News 1130 interviewed Wendy Hall, a professor at UBC’s school of nursing, about sleep schedules as families prepare for the school year. Hall discussed the importance of easing children back into a […]

Aug 27, 2018

How we vote: Dual Member Proportional

Max Cameron, director with the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions at UBC, spoke to Pique Magazine for a story about an upcoming referendum on electoral reform in B.C. […]

Aug 27, 2018

Wesbrook Village Outdoor Movie: Solo: A Star Wars Story

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Aug 27, 2018

Island Voices: Back to school for Fleming, NDP

Jason Ellis, a professor in the faculty of education at UBC, wrote an op-ed for the Times Colonist about how the B.C. government may deal with the education system. “Fleming […]

Aug 27, 2018

Wildfire smoke not affecting plants: Squamish gardener

Robert Guy, a professor at UBC’s department of forestry, was quoted in a Squamish Chief story about impacts of smoke on plants. He said some haze can actually improve photosynthesis […]

Aug 27, 2018

Would you rather have more time or more money?

Would you rather have more time or more money?

Psychology Today published an op-ed about happiness research co-written by Elizabeth Dunn, a UBC psychologist.

Aug 24, 2018

Feds need to put spotlight on social media to prevent foreign interference: Prof

News 1130 interviewed Heidi Tworek, a UBC professor of international history, about protecting against foreign intervention in Canadian elections. She discussed the concerning role of social media.

Aug 24, 2018

Are university students priced out of a place to live?

Andrew Parr, UBC’s managing director of student housing and hospitality services, spoke to News 1130 for an article about housing for university students. He said the university has added 3,500 […]

Aug 24, 2018

Exodus of Saudi doctors a flashpoint in Canadian medical training

A Vancouver Sun article about Saudi Arabian doctors training in B.C. quoted Roger Wong, executive associate dean of education for the UBC faculty of medicine. A statement from Wong read […]

Aug 24, 2018

In a world of warming seas, feather stars might be winners

Angela Stevenson, a UBC researcher, was interviewed by National Geographic about her work on crinoids, a group of marine creatures that includes feather stars. She discussed the feather stars’ ability […]

Aug 24, 2018

Dolphins defend imperilled humpback whale calf

Newsweek quoted Andrew Trites, the director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at UBC, for a story about an interaction between dolphins and a humpback whale calf in danger of […]

Aug 24, 2018