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UBC-led project combats emissions by locking carbon dioxide in mine waste  

Two Canadian mines will pilot University of British Columbia-led research that combats greenhouse gas emissions by trapping carbon dioxide in mine tailings, the waste left over from ore mining.

Jul 23, 2019

UBC’s 2018-2019 Annual Report

UBC’s 2018-2019 Annual Report

You’re invited to read UBC’s 2018–2019 Annual Report, which communicates our progress over the past year and celebrates the achievements of faculty, staff, and others who are shaping UBC’s next century.

Jul 23, 2019

Boris Johnson will be Britain's next prime minister. Credit: Flickr/Foreign Office

UBC experts on Boris Johnson becoming U.K.’s next prime minister

Boris Johnson will replace Theresa May as prime minister after winning the Conservative Party leadership on Tuesday. UBC experts are available to comment.

Jul 23, 2019

Anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum more prevalent than previously thought

Anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum more prevalent than previously thought

Many mothers have likely heard about postpartum depression, but what about postpartum anxiety? According to UBC researcher Nichole Fairbrother, this type of anxiety is not well understood and deserves more attention.

Jul 23, 2019

A dedicated staff of 35 gardeners, arborists and horticulturists maintains the university’s 172 hectares of varied landscapes. Credit: Martin Dee / UBC Brand & Marketing

Behind the scenes with UBC’s gardeners

Every year, UBC’s campus erupts in bloom, from delicate cherry blossoms and magnificent magnolias to brightly coloured alliums and richly scented lilacs. It’s not just the work of Mother Nature that’s responsible for bringing the university landscape to life. A dedicated staff of 35 gardeners, arborists and horticulturists, divided into five crews, work year-round to maintain the university’s 172 hectares of varied landscapes.

Jul 23, 2019