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Aug 31, 2020

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Q&A: How parents can identify anxiety warning signs as students return to school

Steven Taylor, professor at UBC’s department of psychiatry, a clinical psychologist, and author of The Psychology of Pandemics has some expert advice for parents of school-aged children.

Aug 31, 2020

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Aug 28, 2020

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Aug 27, 2020

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High walk and bike scores associated with greater crash risk

Neighbourhoods with high bikeability and walkability scores actually present higher crash risks to cyclists and pedestrians in Vancouver, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

Aug 27, 2020

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Aug 26, 2020

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Aug 25, 2020

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UBC experts on back-to-school season

UBC experts are available to comment on various education-related topics as children and families begin the school year under unusual circumstances.

Aug 25, 2020

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Aug 24, 2020

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Q&A: Rebuilding depleted Canadian fish stocks is good business

Fish populations in Canada need to be urgently rebuilt, but short-term socio-economic concerns – such as the impacts of fisheries closures on local fishers – often slow down or even prevent the process of rebuilding stocks. 

Aug 24, 2020

Previous research has shown that COVID-19 is only slightly more prevalent among healthcare workers than it is among the general population: 0.14 per cent compared to 0.10 per cent.

One in three people avoiding healthcare workers during pandemic

Many people who show support for healthcare workers with nightly noise-making also avoid healthcare workers throughout the day.

Aug 24, 2020

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How our food choices cut into forests and put us closer to viruses

Terry Sunderland, a professor at UBC’s faculty of forestry, discussed the impact of industrial agriculture and the global food system, and the need for better integration of forestry and agriculture for a more sustainable, healthier future.

Aug 21, 2020

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Aug 21, 2020

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Aug 20, 2020

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Aug 19, 2020

Your 2020 UBC Student Experience

Your 2020 UBC Student Experience

What’s the student experience at UBC going to be like this year? Ainsley Carry, UBC’s vice-president for students, has an update on the 2020 UBC student experience, and how to keep up to date.

Aug 18, 2020

UBC experts on wildfire season

UBC experts on wildfire season

Rising temperatures have increased the risk of wildfires across B.C.

Aug 18, 2020

UBC In The News

Aug 18, 2020

Exterior of Cold Tube demonstration pavilion. Credit: Lea Ruefenacht

This ‘Cold Tube’ can beat the summer heat without relying on air conditioning

The “Cold Tube” can offer relief from the summer heat without relying on air conditioning. It uses half the energy of conventional air conditioners and can be used in open spaces.

Aug 18, 2020

UBC In The News

Aug 17, 2020