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Novel discovery could lead to new cancer, autoimmune disease therapy

A new discovery by an international research team—co-led by UBC Canada 150 Research Chair Josef Penninger and Harvard Medical School Professor Clifford Woolf—could have implications for therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Nov 7, 2018

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Modern slavery promotes overfishing

Labour abuses, including modern slavery, are ‘hidden subsidies’ that allow distant-water fishing fleets to remain profitable and promote overfishing, new research from the University of Western Australia and the Sea Around Us initiative at the University of British Columbia has found.

Nov 7, 2018

Tall timber skyscrapers beacon for a future friendlier to climate, Vancouver conference hears

The Vancouver Sun mentioned the 18-storey timber-hybrid Brock House residence at UBC in an article about the future of timber towers. The story also appeared in The Province.

Nov 7, 2018

Much Ado About Nothing

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Nov 7, 2018

B.C. rolling back speed limits on 15 highway stretches

Various media outlets reported that speed limits will be rolled back on some B.C. highways following UBC studies that showed the number of crashes went up after speed limits were […]

Nov 7, 2018

Joshua Redman keeps Old and New Dreams alive

The Vancouver Sun reported that Joshua Redman, Ron Miles, Scott Colley and Brian Blade will perform at UBC’s Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. The article also appeared in the […]

Nov 7, 2018

Canadian consumers eat seafood caught by modern-day slaves

Star Vancouver highlighted research from the Sea Around Us initiative at UBC and the University of Western Australia that examined labour abuses by companies in the seafood industry. “These companies […]

Nov 7, 2018

Can dogs help babies learn? Researchers put infants to the test

Star Vancouver reported on upcoming psychology research from UBC. The Infant Study Centre, led by Janet Werker, aims to learn if dogs can help babies learn language. Researchers are searching […]

Nov 7, 2018

UBC Okanagan provides alcohol and drug counselling

The Kelowna Capital News reported that UBC’s Okanagan campus is offering a problematic substance use clinic that is open to the public. Zach Walsh, a UBC psychologist and addictions expert, […]

Nov 7, 2018

Where to mark Remembrance Day in Vancouver

The Vancouver Courier reported on the upcoming Remembrance Day ceremony at UBC. The ceremony is an opportunity for faculty, staff, students and the community to honour and remember those who […]

Nov 7, 2018