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UBC’s response to sentencing of alumna Loujain Al-Hathloul

The University of British Columbia is profoundly disappointed in today’s news that Loujain Al-Hathloul has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison, with two years and 10 months suspended.

Dec 28, 2020

UBC In The News

Dec 23, 2020

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Dec 22, 2020

UBC In The News

Dec 21, 2020

Marginalized groups experience higher cumulative air pollution in urban Canada

Marginalized groups experience higher cumulative air pollution in urban Canada

Different marginalized groups are exposed to higher cumulative air pollution in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

Dec 21, 2020

UBC In The News

Dec 18, 2020

Andrew Robertson, TRIUMF Research Officer (Therapeutic Isotope Product Development), working in a TRIUMF radiochemistry laboratory. Credit: TRIUMF

Made-in-Canada method of producing life-saving radioisotopes receives Health Canada approval

A made-in-Canada approach to producing the world’s most commonly used medical isotope has received Health Canada approval, ushering in a new era for patients in Canada and around the world who rely on these isotopes for critical diagnostic procedures.

Dec 18, 2020

A bit of stress might not be so good for us after all: UBC study

A bit of stress might not be so good for us after all: UBC study

New research suggests even mild stress may harm most people’s executive functions—mental skills such as self-control, focused attention, working memory and problem solving.

Dec 18, 2020

Indigenous tour of UBC Okanagan

Indigenous tour of UBC Okanagan

Discover the spaces and support available for Indigenous students on this video tour of UBC’s Okanagan campus, which is situated on the territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. Learn more […]

Dec 17, 2020

Tantrums and language learning

Tantrums and language learning

UBC’s Language Sciences Initiative member and linguistics professor Dr. Carla Hudson Kam wrote an article about tantrums and child language development. Island Parent

Dec 17, 2020

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Dec 17, 2020

UBC Media Relations expands use of “Dr.” title in press releases

UBC Media Relations expands use of “Dr.” title in press releases

We have updated the UBC Media Relations style guide. While we will continue to be guided by CP for most other style matters, we are amending our guidelines regarding the “Dr.” title. 

Dec 17, 2020

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UBC study highlights need for more effective staffing in care homes

Even the best-managed long-term care homes will need to step up to get through the second wave of the pandemic, suggests a new study by researchers at the UBC school of nursing.

Dec 17, 2020

The salt marshes in Boundary Bay are part of the South Coast region being studied by the Living with Water project with the support of partners including the city of Surrey. Photo: City of Surrey

New partnership aims to help B.C. communities adapt to surging seas

Mud Bay is increasingly under threat as sea level rise pushes the salt marsh up against the dikes lining the shore—a phenomenon known as coastal squeeze. If the marsh disappears, so too will the marine life that it supports.

Dec 17, 2020

UBC In The News

Dec 16, 2020

According to data from the Pew Research Center, by 2016, 25 per cent of Americans had contributed to a crowdfunded project.

Crowdfunding can affect consumer product choices — especially when the products do good

A new study from the UBC Sauder School of Business shows that people will pay far more for social good items when they’re crowdfunded.

Dec 16, 2020

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Dec 15, 2020

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UBC experts on COVID-19 vaccine

The first shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines arrived in Canada Sunday night. UBC experts are available to comment:

Dec 14, 2020

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Dec 14, 2020

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Pregnant women with COVID-19 at increased risk of hospitalization, ICU admission and early labour

While much remains unknown about the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy, emerging data from a national surveillance project reveals pregnant women with COVID-19 seem to be at greater risk of being hospitalized, being admitted to intensive care units (ICUs), and going into early labour.

Dec 14, 2020