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Vital volcano insights come at a cost during UBC scientists’ summer expedition

It started out like the camping trip from hell, but it turned into the research expedition of a lifetime for three University of British Columbia volcanologists.

Oct 1, 2018

New policy allows Canadian trans student athletes on teams consistent with gender identity

The Vancouver Sun reported that U Sports, which governs university athletics in Canada, has created a new policy allowing Canadian transgender student-athletes to compete on teams consistent with their gender […]

Oct 1, 2018

Treat cannabis legalization as work in progress, conference told

The Province reported on the Cannabis Hemp Conference and Expo being held at the University of B.C.’s Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. A panel discussed the speed at which […]

Oct 1, 2018

Draft cannabis policy shows UBC may not go smoke-free

Star Vancouver reported on cannabis smoking regulations at UBC after legalization. It said that unlike some other campuses in Canada, UBC may not be implementing a total ban, due in […]

Oct 1, 2018

New study finds more male teens report violence in relationships

The Daily Mail reported on a UBC study that found boys in teenage relationships may experience more physical violence than females. Researchers Elizabeth Saewyc, a nursing professor at UBC, and […]

Oct 1, 2018

B.C.’s stricter rent controls may not halt construction

An article in Star Vancouver reported on the B.C. government’s decision to lower annual rental increases, and subsequent threats by developers to cancel rental projects in Vancouver. Tsur Somerville, an […]

Oct 1, 2018

Don’t get SAD, get lit (and prevent the winter blues)

Shimi Kang, a clinical assistant professor at UBC’s Institute of Mental Health was quoted on News 1130 about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Kang talked about the importance of light therapy, […]

Oct 1, 2018

Limited screen time, adequate physical activity and sleep associated with improved cognition for kids

The Globe and Mail published an article about a UBC study into how screen time affects children. Researchers found that limiting screen time to less than two hours a day […]

Oct 1, 2018

Think B4 U text

UBC Okanagan’s Susan Holtzman, an associate professor in psychology, was quoted in a Castanet article about her research into text messaging. The study analyzed the emotional response to critical messages and […]

Oct 1, 2018

Syilx flag’s place of honour

Castanet reported that the flag of Okanagan’s first people will now fly at UBC Okanagan. Members from the Syilx Okanagan Nation and the UBC Okanagan community gathered at the university […]

Oct 1, 2018

Mayoral debate set for Oct. 15 at UBCO

The Kelowna Daily Courier reported that CBC British Columbia and UBC Okanagan will present a Kelowna mayoral debate on Oct. 15. It will be held at the University Theatre on […]

Oct 1, 2018

In search of Big Country: Documentary by Grizzlies ‘superfan’ seeks out her reclusive hero, Bryant Reeves

The Globe and Mail published an article about UBC alumna Kat Jayme who has made a documentary, Finding Big Country, about the disappearance of Bryant Reeves, star play for the […]

Oct 1, 2018