UBC In The News
6 rules any investor should follow, from beginners to pros
Business Insider mentioned a UBC study on amateur stock investors and quoted study co-author David Hardisty, a professor at UBC Sauder School of Business.
Business Insider
An 'ape-like' change in the heart is preventable with 1 type of exercise
Inverse highlighted a study which looked at how the human heart has evolved in response to different physical challenges and interviewed co-author Robert Shave, a professor at UBCO’s school of health and exercise sciences.
Inverse
Common antibiotics linked with heart issues
Times of India highlighted a UBC study which found a link between two types of heart problems and fluoroquinolone antibiotics, quoting lead author Mahyar Etminan, a professor at UBC’s department of ophthalmology and visual sciences, and Bruce Carleton, a professor at UBC’s department of pediatrics.
Times of India
Can Brexit be stopped?
The Atlantic quoted Kathryn Harrison, a professor at UBC’s department of political science, about the breakthrough of smaller political parties.
Atlantic
What I should have said to the man I stopped from jumping off a bridge
Medium quoted E. David Klonsky, a professor at UBC’s department of psychology, about understanding suicidal people.
Medium
Parents, kids disgruntled about Vancouver schools' shortened recess
CBC spoke to Hartley Bannack, a lecturer at UBC’s department of curriculum and pedagogy, about incorporating outdoor activities into the regular curriculum.
CBC
I underestimated what Trump’s ‘forgotten’ workers can do politically. Canadian politicians shouldn’t make the same mistake
The Globe and Mail quoted Kevin Milligan, a professor at the Vancouver School of Economics, in an article about the importance of the natural-resource sector.
Globe and Mail (subscription)
Q+A: UBC professor shares idea for opioid vending machine on Downtown Eastside
CTV interviewed Mark Tyndall, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health, about installing opioids vending machines in the Downtown Eastside.
CTV
B.C. gas prices will rise after strikes on Saudi Arabian oil facilities: expert
The Star spoke to Werner Antweiler, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, about repercussions of the attack on Saudi oil facilities.
The Star (subscription)
Despairing over climate change, women choose not to bring children into the world
Christine Korol, an adjunct professor, at UBC’s department of psychology, was quoted about mental-health issues.
The Star (subscription)
Canada decides: The election battle over cost of living
Politico quoted Tom Davidoff, a professor at UBC Sauder of School of Business, about housing affordability in Toronto.
Politico
Can the Green Party swing NDP voters on Vancouver Island in October?
Gerald Baier, a professor of political science at UBC, gave comments about the Green Party’s federal seats.
CBC
Green Party platform aims to transition economy, protect consumers, promote tax fairness
Kevin Milligan, a professor at the Vancouver School of Economics, commented on the Green Party’s policy proposals.
CBC
Federal election call puts Winnipeg in spotlight
Allan Tupper, a political science professor at UBC, was quoted about federal campaigns in Manitoba.
Winnipeg Free Press
Canadian mining companies key players in Mexico’s move to sustainable development
Christie Stephenson, executive director of the Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics at UBC Sauder School of Business, co-wrote an op-ed about the mining industry and the possible opportunity to economically unite Canada and Mexico.
Globe and Mail (subscription)
UBC collection on B.C. history, immigration added to UNESCO register
CBC reported that a UNESCO listing recognized the collection of Canadian historical items donated to UBC by Wallace Chung, a professor emeritus at the faculty of medicine. UBC librarian Susan Parker was quoted.
CBC
Meet the oldest and youngest students at UBC this year
CBC interviewed UBC’s oldest and youngest students Katja Nell and Murray Forbes, who are 60 years apart.
CBC