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International Gairdner Symposium 2018

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Network challenges loom large for telecom’s ‘4G on steroids’

The Financial Post mentioned UBC in a story about the 5G network evolution. Rogers signed a three-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with UBC to build a 5G hub at its Vancouver campus. The […]

China woos Bhutan, at the expense of rival India

South China Morning Post published an Agence Free Press article about Bhutan and quoted Tsering Shakya, a UBC historian. Shayka spoke about Bhutan’s “growing demand to diversify and loosen its dependence on […]

6 ways to do takeout — without the waste

CBC mentioned UBC in an article about getting food while making less waste. UBC is one of several Canadian universities with a membership program where students can access reusable plastic clamshells […]

‘Constellation of services’ best way to move people: TransLink CEO

The Province mentioned UBC in a story about TransLink’s vision for the future of transportation. The article reported TransLink is working with UBC on its public dock-less bike share pilot […]

The Power of Diversity: Better Decisions? Better Outcomes?

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Fresh-faced T-Birds aim to bump off old foe to start volleyball season

The Province reported on the UBC Thunderbirds women’s volleyball team. This year’s squad includes a record number of first-year players. The story also appeared in the National Post and Windsor Star.

‘Keep on movin’ says 105-year-old woman

The San Diego Union Tribune profiled Louise Denbow, a UBC alumna. Denbow, who just turned 105 years old, graduated from UBC with a bachelor of arts in 1933.

New Surrey to UBC express bus now just as little as $6.50 each way

Daily Hive reported on a price change to the shuttle bus between Surrey and UBC. The private express bus service is $6.50 each way per person when groups of three or […]

Vancouver mayoral candidate’s clearing of conflict allegations is latest twist in civic vote

The Globe and Mail quoted Maxwell Cameron, a UBC political scientist, in an article about the Vancouver mayoral election. He said the proliferation of new candidates and new parties may […]

Can’t figure out who to vote for? UBC prof shares tips on navigating choices

CBC interviewed Gerald Baier, a UBC political science professor, for an article on navigating choices in municipal elections. He discussed how voters can find neutral information on the candidates.