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Myth busting: Running does not wear down the joints

The Vancouver Sun published an op-ed by Jean-Francois Esculier, a postdoctoral fellow in the department of physical therapy at UBC, about wear and tear on runners’ joints.

What is the Institute for Future Legislators?

What is the Institute for Future Legislators?

UBC’s Institute for Future Legislators provides intensive hands-on mentoring and training for anyone who seeks the practical experience and knowledge to be able to make a difference.

Hagfish slime is disgustipating – but it’s also a material from the future

The Wire published an article by Ronak Gupta, a PhD student in mechanical engineering at UBC, about potential uses of hagfish slime.

UBC ranked one of world’s best universities for multiple subjects

The Daily Hive reported that UBC has been ranked one of the top universities in the world in multiple subjects, with its library program ranked number one.

Dissecting Jody Wilson-Raybould’s scorching testimony

Global News interviewed Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, a professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC, about Jody Wilson-Raybould. CTV spoke to Gerald Baier, a political science professor at […]

#metoo movement organizer to speak in Kelowna

Global reported that Tarana Burke, a leader of the #metoo movement, will be speaking at UBCO on March 6. The event will be presented by UBC president Santa Ono.

This is what Elizabeth Holmes looked like before she was Elizabeth Holmes

Yahoo mentioned research from UBC’s Sauder School of Business that found a disproportionate number of blondes among female politicians and CEOs.