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Global warming pushing alpine species higher and higher

For every one-degree-Celsius increase in temperature, mountaintop species shift upslope 100 metres, shrinking their inhabited area and resulting in dramatic population declines, new research by University of British Columbia zoologists has found.

Sep 10, 2018

Middle-aged gym bunnies who work out at least 3 times a week ‘cannot outrun cardiovascular disease’

Mirror U.K. featured UBC research that found even high-performing athletes are not immune to cardiovascular disease as they get older. Barb Morrison, lead study researcher and a PhD candidate, said […]

Sep 10, 2018

Saudi students fear consequences of defying regime deadline

CBC mentioned a UBC alumna and women’s rights activist who is currently jailed in Saudi Arabia. The story also appeared on MSN.

Sep 10, 2018

Test aims to help identify those unknowingly living with hepatitis C

Global interviewed Alnoor Ramji, a clinical professor of medicine at UBC and a hepatitis C specialist, for an article about a test to help identify people unknowingly living with hepatits […]

Sep 10, 2018

Altruism’s surprisingly strong health impact

Scientific American mentioned UBC research in an article about the health impacts of altruism. A UBC study found that the blood pressure of study participants who spent money on others […]

Sep 10, 2018

University cannabis policies range from ban to cannabis-friendly smoking areas

The Vancouver Sun mentioned UBC in an article about university cannabis policies. The article reported that a draft of UBC’s new cannabis policy will soon be referred to the Board […]

Sep 10, 2018

Vancouver council candidates talk timeline for SkyTrain extension

The Vancouver Sun mentioned UBC in a story about a Vancouver mayoral candidate prioritizing a subway line to the university. The candidate cited UBC president Santa Ono’s commitment to help […]

Sep 10, 2018

Why are people in Vancouver (and Toronto) so unhappy?

The Globe and Mail reported on a study from researchers at UBC and McGill University that examined life satisfaction in 1,200 communities across the country. The report found that Vancouver […]

Sep 10, 2018

The first Haida language film could have lasting impacts

Star Vancouver interviewed Leonie Sandercock, a UBC planning professor and one of the screenwriters on a Haida language film. She discussed the challenges with teaching the film’s cast to speak […]

Sep 10, 2018

Becoming a dentist in B.C. now costs more than 500 root canals

Star Vancouver mentioned UBC in an article about the cost of becoming a dentist in B.C. Andrea Esteves, associate dean for clinical affairs at UBC, said the “huge cost” associated with […]

Sep 10, 2018

Inside a Canadian innovator’s quest to create synthetic humans

The Globe and Mail reported on work by Geordie Rose, a UBC alumnus and co-founder of D-Wave Systems. Rose earned a PhD in theoretical physics from UBC.

Sep 10, 2018

Dinos dominate Thunderbirds in home-opener

The Calgary Sun reported on a football game between the UBC Thunderbirds and the Calgary Dinos. The Dinos came out on top 57-7. A similar story appeared in the London […]

Sep 10, 2018

As the pace of change quickens, the need to keep learning deepens

The Globe and Mail mentioned UBC in an article about employee learning. The article mentioned a Hootsuite employee who took a master of management courses at the UBC Sauder School […]

Sep 10, 2018

Adventure tourism boat hit rock

Ming Pao Vancouver quoted Michael Byers, a UBC professor of political science, for an article about the grounding of a cruise ship in Canada’s north. Byers, who has been a […]

Sep 10, 2018

Students lead charge against sexual violence on campus, in halls of power

The Canadian Press reported on the sexual violence policies at universities. The article quoted Max Holmes, vice-president of academic and university affairs at the Alma Mater Society, which represents UBC […]

Sep 10, 2018

2018 Young Stars Classic returns to Penticton, Canucks take game 1

Kelowna Now reported on a hockey series involving the UBC Thunderbirds. The TBirds play a two-game series against the University of Alberta Golden Bears.

Sep 10, 2018

Fall Softball Classic

Event

Sep 10, 2018

48 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday

The Georgia Straight highlighted the Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields at UBC Farm. The event is an annual local-food celebration and fundraiser.

Sep 10, 2018

Sidewalk envisions Toronto neighbourhood built from wood

The Toronto Star mentioned UBC’s Brock Commons Tallwood House in an article about wood buildings. The 18-storey student residence at UBC is among the tallest wood buildings in the world.

Sep 10, 2018

Gathering on Rise for Climate International Day of Action

The Georgia Straight mentioned UBC in an article about the Rise for Climate International Day of Action. The event in Vancouver was sponsored by Climate Convergence Metro Vancouver, UBC 350, […]

Sep 10, 2018