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A book exploring the link between poverty and processed foods, co-written by UBC sociology professor Sinikka Elliott, was reviewed in the New York Times. “The bottom line of what we […]
Jun 13, 2019
New research led by the University of British Columbia suggests that THC levels less than five nanograms/ml of blood do not lead to an increased risk of causing car crashes in most drivers.
Sabina Magliocco, an anthropologist at UBC, was quoted in a Daily Mail article about the popularity of witchcraft. She explained that people turn to magic in high-stress situations. “And that […]
iNews interviewed Amin Ghaziani, a professor at UBC’s department of sociology, about cultural signifiers, gay stereotypes, and the pressures that LGBTQ+ people feel to accept or rebel. “Drag, camp, gender […]
An article in the South China Morning Post about the numbers of people from Hong Kong returning to Canada quoted Daniel Hiebert, a professor of geography at UBC.
CBC reported that Shannon Perger, a recent graduate of UBCO’s nursing program and nurse at Kelowna General Hospital, has devised kits to distract children during their immunizations.
The Huffington Post quoted Kathryn Harrison, a professor of political science at UBC, in an article about the language used by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney which resulted in online abuse […]
CBC quoted Peter Lennox, a plastic surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital and head of plastic surgery at UBC, in an article about the risks of breast implants. “Breast implant illness […]
Men’s Health quoted Jonathan Little, a professor in UBCO’s school of health and exercise science, about his research findings that a cheat day in the keto diet can damage blood […]
A CTV article about the banning of glitter due to environmental concerns quoted Natalie Mahara, a lab technician at UBC.
Kate White, a professor of marketing and consumer behaviour at UBC Sauder School of Business, spoke to the Vancouver Sun about charitable donations in retail stores. “If a company aligns […]
The Province cited a 2014 study by UBC’s school of nursing which found that gay-straight alliances in high schools reduce bullying and suicidal thoughts among both LGBTQ and straight students. […]
The Tyee mentioned Neal LaMontagne, an adjunct professor at UBC’s school of community and regional planning, about Plaza 88, a residential and shopping development at New Westminster SkyTrain station.
Yahoo quoted Victoria Lemieux, UBC iSchool associate professor and Blockchain@UBC cluster lead, in a report that UBC will add a blockchain technology program.
The Regina Leader-Post cited research by Filip Van Petegem, a professor in UBC’s department of biochemistry and molecular biology, which investigated the impact of stress on heart health. The article […]
Kin Lo, a professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, spoke to Business in Vancouver about the finances of the Trans Mountain pipeline project. The article also appeared in Kamloops Matters […]
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