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Biologists find world’s first organism with non-photosynthesizing chlorophyll

UPI  cited UBC researchers who discovered the world’s first organism that can produce chlorophyll but does not perform photosynthesis. The study was conducted by Waldan Kwong, a UBC postdoctoral research fellow […]

Apr 8, 2019

Are you addicted to unhappiness?

The Times of India quoted John Helliwell, a professor emeritus at UBC’s school of economics, in an article about happiness. “In countries with high social capital, where people are connected […]

Apr 8, 2019

‘Individual action matters’: climate communicators need to give useful advice, researcher says

CBC spoke to Jiaying Zhao, the Canada Research Chair in behavioural sustainability and a psychology professor at UBC, about the need for better communication and action against climate change. “Instead of just […]

Apr 8, 2019

B.C. doctors call for more bariatric surgery resources at annual obesity conference

CBC quoted Jordanna Kapeluto, an endocrinologist and professor at UBC, in an article about bariatric surgery, the main topic of discussion at the annual B.C. Obesity Summit held at UBC. “For many […]

Apr 8, 2019

University group forges friendships between students and seniors

CBC reported on Age-Link, a student-led program at UBCO which is tackling loneliness by connecting students and seniors through social gatherings. The article also appeared on Yahoo.

Apr 8, 2019

Fusion energy could be the solution to global power problems

Global News interviewed M.V. Ramana, a professor and Simons Chair in disarmament, global and human security at UBC, about fusion energy.

Apr 8, 2019

Hydrogen train to Chilliwack? Group pitches new interurban rail line in Fraser Valley

Global News spoke to Patrick Condon, a professor at UBC’s school of architecture and landscape architecture, about transportation challenges facing residents south of the Fraser River. “There are only two options: […]

Apr 8, 2019

Baffin Island has all the right ingredients for ‘ridiculously rare’ gemstones

The Canadian Press spoke to Philippe Belley, PhD student, and Lee Groat, a professor at UBC’s faculty of science, about spinel, a rare cobalt-blue gemstone found on Baffin Island. Stories appeared […]

Apr 8, 2019

Migraine documentary highlights common, misunderstood and debilitating condition

News 1130 spoke to Jillian Reardon, a lecturer and pharmacist at UBC’s pharmacy clinic, about migraines.

Apr 8, 2019

NDP pharmacare plan sets a new standard

The Star mentioned Steve Morgan, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health, in an article about national pharmacare.

Apr 8, 2019

Why there’s no gayborhood in Oakland

Oakland Magazine interviewed Amin Ghaziani, a professor of sociology at UBC, about his research into gay neighbourhoods in cities.

Apr 8, 2019

How Canada’s carbon tax works

Kathryn Harrison, a political science professor at UBC, wrote an article for Global News about the carbon tax. The piece also appeared on MSN.

Apr 8, 2019

Alberta’s ‘show me the money’ attitude fans separation talk

The Globe and Mail quoted Kevin Milligan, a professor of economics at UBC, in an article about Albertan politics.

Apr 8, 2019

Scientists are split on whether a virus is killing B.C.’s salmon, but an inside look shows Ottawa chose sides long ago

Star Vancouver mentioned a recent study by UBC and the department of fisheries and oceans in an article about whether a virus is killing B.C.’s salmon.

Apr 8, 2019