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Jun 26, 2019

High school students do better in science, math and English if they also take music lessons

Forbes cited a study by UBC which looked at the benefits of learning to play an instrument. “A student has to learn to read music notation, develop eye-hand-mind coordination, develop […]

Jun 26, 2019

Forestry Futures #1: UBC professor Harry Nelson

CBC interviewed Harry Nelson, a professor at UBC’s department of forest resources management, about sawmills closures across BC and its impact on the economy.

Jun 26, 2019

What do you really know about The Indian Act?

CBC referenced two articles by First Nations and Indigenous studies program at UBC, discussing the federal law on Indigenous peoples.

Jun 26, 2019

UBC scientists want to see if orcas’ dinner plate is empty or full

Andrew Trites, a professor at UBC’s institute for the oceans and fisheries, spoke to CBC about research into food supplies of the southern resident killer whales. Trites explained that while […]

Jun 26, 2019

A rational case for following your emotions

The Atlantic quoted Jessica Tracy, a professor at UBC’s department of psychology, about emotional responses across culture. “People everywhere show anger, fear, happiness, and sadness in the same way. There’s […]

Jun 26, 2019

The right motivational playlist could have a powerful effect on high-intensity workouts

A study done at UBCO was featured in an Inverse article about the correlation between music and exercise activities. “The application of motivational music during interval exercise may be a […]

Jun 26, 2019

The chilling mystery of high-altitude suicides

Vice cited a study by Seth Abrutyn, a professor at UBC’s department of sociology, which looked at adolescent suicide and social factors. “Having strong support networks is key for lowering […]

Jun 26, 2019

UBC in Bessude to discover the island”

La Nuova Sardegna featured UBC’s Go Global seminar, “Ethnography of Sardinia: Heritage in a Global Context,” which was under the guidance of Sabina Magliocco, a professor in the department of […]

Jun 26, 2019

Saint-Jacques’ historic space flight inspires future Canadian astronauts

Lucas Kuhn, a member of UBC astronomy club, was quoted in a News 1130 article about return of Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques. “I think that knowing someone who is also […]

Jun 26, 2019