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The flag of the Musqueam Indian Band will be permanently raised on the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus.
Feb 25, 2019
Scientists at the University of British Columbia have discovered a new protein “switch” that could stop the progression of blood-poisoning, or sepsis, and increase the chances of surviving the life-threatening disease.
Forbes mentioned UBC in an article about quantum computing. The company D-Wave, which builds large quantum computers, is an offshoot of UBC’s business and physics departments.
Bloomberg quoted Elizabeth Dunn, a psychology professor at UBC, in an article about the trend for hiring professional house painters. Dunn’s research found that bought time tends to make people happier […]
Psychology Today cited research by Brianne Glazier, a PhD student, and Lynn Alden, a psychology professor at UBC, in an article about praise and social anxiety disorder.
The Seattle Times quoted Andrew Trites, professor and director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the Institute for Oceans and Fisheries at UBC, in an article about the decline of orcas […]
Several media outlets reported on the Burnaby South byelection. The Globe and Mail quoted Richard Johnston, a UBC political science professor, who said the SNC-Lavalin case could be a “gift” for […]
The Globe and Mail spoke to Patrick Condon, a professor of urban design at UBC, about zoning charges in Vancouver. “It appears the worst thing you can do if you […]
The Globe and Mail spoke to J.P. Heale, managing director of UBC’s industry liaison office, for an article about Huawei and intellectual property.
The Globe and Mail reported that the main complainant in the Steven Galloway case has sought a publication ban on her identity.
Maclean’s reported on a project set by Ray Taheri, a professor of engineering at UBCO. Taheri set his students the task of redesigning clothing donation bins after a series of […]
UBC was mentioned in a Yahoo Finance article about Rogers. The university and Rogers have a strategic deal to “build and test a real world 5G hub.”
The Vancouver Sun spoke to Steven Minns, a lecturer at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, about municipalities’ commitment to transit projects. Minns said including an option to terminate is “very, very […]
Star Vancouver spoke to Cristina Ilnitchi, UBC Alma Mater Society’s vice-president of external affairs, for an article about student loans.
Global News spoke to Melanie Jones, a professor of biology at UBCO’s Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, about research which suggests Okanagan Lake may be a contributing factor […]
Global spoke to Mariana Brussoni, a professor at UBC, about rough play among children. “Rough and tumble play is a normal part of children’s play. It’s really adults [who are] uncomfortable […]
Global News spoke to M-J Milloy, the Canopy Growth professor of cannabis science at UBC, about the effects of consuming cannabis. “Cannabis’ effect on individuals as well as its detectability really […]
Burnaby Now quoted David Duff, a professor and director of the LL.M. in Taxation program at UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law, in an article about tax evasion discovered in […]
Global News spoke to M-J Milloy, a professor of cannabis science at UBC, about the use of CBD. “It has become this year’s panacea,” he said.
CBC quoted Paula Gordon, a breast radiologist and clinical professor at UBC, in an article about breast density, the impact on screening, and task force guidelines. The article also appeared on […]
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