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‘We have left it too late’: scientists say some B.C. endangered species can’t be saved

The Narwhal spoke to two UBC experts in an article about B.C.’s approach to conservation. “We have left it too late. We have prioritized industrial development over the last 50 years and […]

Dec 13, 2018

Canada is caught in the middle of a China-U.S. tech war

Paul Evans, a professor in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at UBC, wrote an op-ed for the Globe and Mail about tensions between China and Canada since […]

Dec 13, 2018

Mining outlook reveals employment and education gaps

Business in Vancouver spoke to Scott Dunbar, a professor at UBC’s Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, in an article about the mining industry and a drop in the […]

Dec 13, 2018

The brightest comet of 2018 will be lighting up night skies this week

Daily Hive spoke to Brett Gladman, a professor at UBC’s department of physics and astronomy, about a comet that will come closest to Earth on Dec. 16. Although it will […]

Dec 13, 2018

New guidelines more concerned about protecting women from breast screening

The Province published an op-ed by Paula B. Gordon, a breast radiologist in Vancouver and a clinical professor in the department of radiology at UBC. Gordon writes about new guidelines released […]

Dec 13, 2018

UBC releases 2017 animal research statistics

UBC releases 2017 animal research statistics

The University of British Columbia’s summary of animals involved in research at the university in 2017 is now posted online here as part of UBC’s overall commitment to openness and transparency.

Dec 13, 2018

B.C. universities using tech from China despite warnings

Times Colonist mentioned UBC in an article about Canadian universities’ use of technology from China. Political science professor Michael Byers said it’s not the role of universities to do security assessments […]

Dec 12, 2018

‘It’s medieval’: why some cows are still living most of their lives tied up

The Guardian interviewed UBC animal welfare professor Marina Von Keyserlingk about modern dairy farming.

Dec 12, 2018

The most obedient dog breeds

MSN mentions “The Intelligence of Dogs” a book written by UBC psychology professor Stanley Coren.

Dec 12, 2018

Canada needs strategic clarity on engagement with China

An op-ed by Wenran Jiang, a senior fellow at UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, appeared in the Toronto Star. Jiang writes about the tit-for-tat retaliation between China […]

Dec 12, 2018

Famous giant tortoise DNA may hold fountain of youth: UCBO

Kelowna Capital News reported on new research into longevity using DNA from a giant tortoise. Michael Russello, a biology professor at UBC Okanagan’s campus and co-author of the international study, […]

Dec 12, 2018

How a P.E.I. dairy farmer can tell what his cattle’s outlook on life is

CBC reported on a dairy farm in P.E.I. and mentioned a recent UBC study that suggests cows experience personality traits such as pessimism or optimism.

Dec 12, 2018

Opinion: Healthiest diets include meat and dairy, say health professionals

The Calgary Herald published an op-ed coauthored by UBC clinical professor Jay Wortman about supporting whole-food nutritional strategies.

Dec 12, 2018

Suspect found dead days after aunt raised suicide concerns, inquest hears

CTV reported on the coroner’s inquest into the death of David Singh Tucker, a sexual assault suspect who was held in custody following an attack in the Wesbrook area.

Dec 11, 2018

Hungry great blue herons in Stanley Park eating young salmon

The Province interviewed UBC master’s student Zachary Sherker about his study on how great blue herons are a major predator of young salmon in the wild.

Dec 11, 2018

The myth of the running shoe

The Globe and Mail mentioned an editorial by UBC physiotherapist Chris Napier about the current debates of running shoes.

Dec 11, 2018

Evening Update: British PM Theresa May delays key Brexit vote; Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou back in Vancouver courthouse

The Globe and Mail mentioned UBC public policy professor Paul Evans’ op-ed about the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.

Dec 11, 2018

Is Canada’s space program slipping out of orbit?

MSN interviewed UBC earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences professor Catherine Johnson about the recent Mars InSight mission.

Dec 11, 2018

David Uribe, Calvin Cheung, Manual Shremp (in the Kubota), Francis Lepage, Courtney Zimmerman, Tamas Weidner and Chris Longford. Credit: Paul Joseph/UBC

UBC campuses ready for snow

On the Vancouver campus, the Building Operations group has equipped its vehicles for winter weather. More than 50 people are working to clear the campus as quickly as possible.

Dec 11, 2018

Macho ‘brogrammer’ culture still nudging women out of tech

A Financial Times article on women in tech quoted Jennifer Berdahl, professor of gender and diversity at UBC. She said that while more women than ever are studying computer science […]

Dec 10, 2018