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Never-ending allergies? Blame multiple pollen seasons

A CBC article on seasonal allergies quoted allergist Donald Stark, with UBC’s faculty of medicine. “There’s still tree pollen in the environment and people are allergic to tree pollen as […]

Jun 19, 2019

UBC ranks among the top five per cent of universities in the world

UBC ranks among the top five per cent of universities in the world

The University of British Columbia is  the 51st best university in the world, according to the 2020 QS World University Rankings (QS).

Jun 19, 2019

Can Modi translate his election mandate into real reform?

Amartya Lahiri, a professor at UBC’s department of economics, spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the predicted growth rate of per capita income in India.

Jun 19, 2019

‘Farm-like’ dust microbes may protect kids from asthma, even in the city

Charisse Petersen, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s department of microbiology and immunology, was mentioned in a PBS article about the correlation between microbes and asthma prevention.

Jun 19, 2019

Florida wants to import medicine from Canada. But how would that work?

Steve Morgan, a professor of health policy at UBC spoke to NPR about medicines from Canada being imported to the U.S.

Jun 19, 2019

How decoding genes could prevent MS

A study led by UBC scientific researchers was featured in the Daily Mail. They have identified 12 genetic mutations that may be responsible for multiple sclerosis.

Jun 19, 2019

How debris from logging and wildfires can benefit wildlife: UBC researcher

Thomas Sullivan, a professor emeritus at UBC’s department of forest and conservation sciences, was featured in a CBC article about the benefits of leaving wood debris, and its potential role […]

Jun 19, 2019

Could Type 2 diabetes be reversed by reducing a protein in fat cells? UBC researchers think so

Edward Conway, a professor at UBC’s faculty of medicine, was interviewed by Global about his team’s discovery on the impact of a specific protein in fat cells on Type 2 […]

Jun 19, 2019

Disappointed Horgan says B.C. will continue with Trans Mountain pipeline fight

Two UBC academics spoke to media about the Trans Mountain pipeline project. Richard Johnston, a professor and Canada Research Chair in public opinion, elections and representation at UBC, spoke to […]

Jun 19, 2019

Boost your mental health by completing this physical milestone every day

Darren Warburton, a professor at UBC’s faculty of kinesiology, was mentioned in an Inverse article about the links between physical activity and mental health.

Jun 19, 2019

Hate your job? Being unhappy at work might have long-term health effects

John Helliwell, a professor emeritus at UBC’s school of economics, was quoted in a Fast Company article about workplace satisfaction and its role in overall happiness.

Jun 19, 2019

Hope you like to eat jellyfish, because they’re taking over the oceans

Lucas Brotz, a professor at UBC’s institute for the oceans and fisheries, was featured in a Fast Company article about the flourishing jellyfish and its robust survival mechanisms.

Jun 19, 2019

Fleshing out the future

Rickey Yada, the dean of UBC’s faculty of land and food systems, was featured in an Otago Daily Times article. He will be giving a public lecture in New Zealand, […]

Jun 19, 2019

At Vancouver’s MOA, puppets that make you feel (not freak out)

The Tyee reported on an exhibition of puppetry at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology.

Jun 19, 2019

Feds plan to help first-time homebuyers, critics blast it

Tsur Somerville, a professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, spoke to the Times Colonist about how a plan to help first-time buyers worked in the U.K.

Jun 19, 2019

Tilting your head at a certain angle makes you appear dominant, UBC researchers find

Two UBC researchers spoke to Kelowna Now about their study which looked at how the tilt of the head is perceived by other people. Zachary Witkower, a graduate student, and […]

Jun 19, 2019

A blossoming partnership pursues ‘biocultural diversity’ at the UBC Botanical Garden

The National Observer featured the collaboration between Tara Moreau, associate director of sustainability and community programs at UBC’s Botanical Garden, and Vanessa Campbell, who works at UBC’s Musqueam language and […]

Jun 19, 2019