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The uncertain future of U.S. coal communities

The Conversation published an op-ed by Sandeep Pai, a PhD student, and Hisham Zerriffi, associate professor in the faculty of forestry at UBC, about the political power of coal communities […]

Nov 13, 2018

Why are young people having so little sex?

Marina Adshade, a UBC professor who studies the economics of sex and love, was quoted in an Atlantic article on why people aren’t having more sex. “If women are avoiding […]

Nov 13, 2018

The 19th-century origins of climate science

Ian Beacock, a sessional lecturer at UBC’s history department, wrote an article that appeared in The Atlantic about the origins of climate science. He writes that politics and azaleas both […]

Nov 13, 2018

The study shows that repetitive impacts of a soccer ball on a player’s head could cause damage to the cells of the nervous system. Credit: Shutterstock

Keep your head out of the game, suggests new UBC research

The soccer ball is racing at a speed of 80 km/hr when the player uses their head to redirect it and score. Their team wins the game — but at what cost? UBC Okanagan research suggests the price is high.

Nov 13, 2018

New UBC Okanagan innovation hub to turn students into entrepreneurs

Global News reported on a recently launched new innovation hub that helps students and alumni realize ideas into products and services. “We help ventures from campus meet mentors, gain resources […]

Nov 13, 2018

100 years after WWI, there is still much to learn: UBC professor

UBC assistant history professor Heidi Tworek was quoted in a News 1130 article about the First World War. Tworek said there is still a lot to learn about that period […]

Nov 13, 2018

B.C.’s referendum on voting

UBC political scientist Max Cameron was interviewed on CBC’s Power and Politics about the referendum on voting in B.C. The interview starts at the 59 minute mark.

Nov 13, 2018

Dumping the duplex? Cognitive dissonance and Vancouver City Hall

Several UBC professors were quoted in a Georgia Straight article about housing in Vancouver since a new NPA councilor has moved to reinstate the ban on duplexes. UBC sociologist Nathan […]

Nov 13, 2018

UBC launches second national survey to study health of Canadian trans youth

The Georgia Straight published an article about a UBC-led survey of Canadian trans youth. The Stigma and Resilience among Vulnerable Youth Centre (SARAVYC) is leading research to discover what changes […]

Nov 13, 2018

Substance use clinic at UBC

Castanet reported on a new clinic at UBC Okanagan that is aimed at helping people with drug and alcohol use and abuse. The clinic, which is open to the public, […]

Nov 13, 2018

Now that cannabis is legal, let’s use it to tackle the opioid crisis

An op-ed appeared in the Vancouver Sun written by Stephanie Lake, a PhD student, and Michael Milloy, assistant professor at UBC’s faculty of medicine. They write about the possibilities for […]

Nov 13, 2018

Wearing your boyfriend’s clothes is good for you, research shows

The U.K.’s Metro cited research from UBC that found wearing a partner’s clothes reduces stress and anxiety. The study was carried out earlier this year by Marlise Hofer, a graduate […]

Nov 13, 2018

Gala supports clinics

An article appeared in Castanet about the 10th annual Global Gala, a fundraiser hosted by nursing students at UBC Okanagan in aid of medical clinics in Ghana and Zambia. The […]

Nov 13, 2018

This is how much time women of all ages should wait between pregnancies

An article appeared in People about research from UBC and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health that found it is better for women to plan at least a […]

Nov 13, 2018

Transition program helps younger veterans shed the trauma of combat

Huffington Post published an article about the Veterans Transition Program (VTN) which was set up in 1998 by Marv Westwood, a psychology professor at UBC. The VTN helps veterans deal […]

Nov 13, 2018

UBC Okanagan marks World Diabetes Day

UBC associate professor Mary Jung was mentioned in the Summerland Review about an event at UBC Okanagan to mark World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14. Jung will present a free […]

Nov 13, 2018

Six myths about autism that way too many people believe

Today’s Parent published an article on the myths surrounding autism. Suzanne Lewis, a pediatrician and medical geneticist at UBC and chair of the professional advisory committee of Autism Canada, explained […]

Nov 13, 2018

People recently released from prison face challenges in accessing medical care

People recently released from prison face challenges in accessing medical care

People who disclose that they have recently been released from prison are significantly less likely to be offered an appointment when seeking care from a family doctor compared to other patients, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia.

Nov 13, 2018