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In Sharing in Truth and Reconciliation, we discuss how each and everyone can participate in Truth and Reconciliation with a particular focus on the importance of the Calls to Action.
Jun 28, 2019
The Conversation published an op-ed co-written by Judy Illes, a professor of neurology and Chair of Neuroethics Canada at UBC, about innovations and ethics of brain technologies.
The medical costs of uncontrolled asthma, combined with productivity losses due to sick days, could cost the U.S. economy more than $963 billion over the next 20 years, finds a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia.
A big data study covering more than 7,500 households across 23 tropical countries shows that natural biodiversity could be effective insurance for rural farmers against drought and other weather-related shocks.
Jun 27, 2019
Yves Tiberghien, a professor at UBC’s department of political science, was mentioned in a CBC article about the upcoming G20 meeting. He spoke about Canadian detainees release and the U.S.-China […]
Victoria Shroff, a professor at Peter A. Allard School of Law School, was mentioned in a CBC article about Punky, an Australian cattle dog that attacked a stranger in a […]
A study about the relationship between language and ethnicity published by UBC was featured in a CTV article. Lillian May, a lecturer at UBC’s department of psychology, explained that babies […]
Christa Hoy, a research manager at UBC centre for hip health and mobility, was quoted in an Ottawa Citizen article about age and gender equality.
CTV interviewed Susan Gerofsky, a professor of mathematics education at UBC, about academic engagement of children over the summer.
Christopher Carlsten, a professor at UBC’s department of medicine, spoke to Global about the asthma experience when exposed to multiple pollutants. “In the most susceptible individuals, their airflow can drop […]
Tsur Somerville, a professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, was mentioned in a Financial Post article about population growth and its impact on housing markets.
Mark Haden, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health, spoke to Vancouver Sun about the nature of addiction and accessibility of drugs. The article also appeared in […]
UBC Chamber Orchestra Festival was mentioned in the Province. Vancouver Symphony Orchestra music director Otto Tausk will lead the student ensemble at the UBC Chan Centre for the Performing Arts […]
Psychology Today cited research led by Peter Gouzouasis, a professor of music education in UBC’s department of curriculum and pedagogy, which found that students who take music courses perform better […]
The China Post mentioned UBC research which looked at seahorse imports, and quoted Sarah Foster, a program manager of Project Seahorse at UBC. “What we have now is a situation […]
UBC youth sexual health team was mentioned in a News 1130 article about the new government funding on gender-based violence.
Tsering Shakya, a professor of religion and contemporary society in Asia at UBC, was interviewed on ABC about Himalayan languages.
David Boyd, a professor at UBC’s institute for resources, environment and sustainability, spoke to National Geographic about environmental rights.
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