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Jan 22, 2021

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UBC experts on the Governor General’s resignation

UBC experts are available to comment on Governor General Julie Payette’s resignation.

Jan 22, 2021

Project Seahorse director named as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

Project Seahorse director named as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

Dr. Amanda Vincent, a professor at the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, has been named as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

Jan 21, 2021

How much of Vancouver is even left to plan?

How much of Vancouver is even left to plan?

Scot Hein, an adjunct professor in the master of urban design program at UBC, examined another mapping of the city that expresses where Vancouverites appear to be today.     […]

Jan 21, 2021

UBC In The News

Jan 21, 2021

Tunnel at Laboratoire Souterrain à Bas Bruit (LSBB).

From destruction to construction: Former nuclear bunker now hosts life-saving research

A Cold War-era nuclear bunker buried 500 metres below the countryside in southern France hums with new life today as an epicentre of vital research in science and technology.

Jan 21, 2021

UBC In The News

Jan 20, 2021

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UBC experts on Biden’s inauguration

U.S. president-elect Joe Biden takes office on Jan. 20. UBC experts are available to comment on a variety of issues related to the Biden administration.

Jan 19, 2021

UBC In The News

Jan 19, 2021

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a complex brain development disorder that impacts approximately 2.6 per cent of the U.S. population. Credit: Caleb Woods/Unsplash

Mental health conditions alarmingly high among children with autism

Nearly 78 per cent of children with autism have at least one mental health condition and nearly half have two mental health conditions or more, according to a new U.S. study from UBC’s department of psychology and the AJ Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University (Pennsylvania).

Jan 19, 2021

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UBC experts on Biden’s Keystone XL decision

U.S. President Joe Biden has formally revoked the permit needed to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. UBC experts are available to comment.

Jan 18, 2021

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Jan 18, 2021

Dr. Nadia Fairbairn

New UBC professorship to advance addiction medicine in B.C.

Dr. Nadia Fairbairn has been named the inaugural Philip Owen Professor in Addiction Medicine at UBC.

Jan 18, 2021

UBC In The News

Jan 15, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccines: what to expect and how to combat hesitancy

With the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccines in Canada, most are eager to roll up their sleeves. But not every Canadian is feeling confident about getting the jab.

Jan 15, 2021

8 ways to get moving at UBC

8 Free Ways To Get Moving with UBC

Get ready to get moving UBC! From Run Roll Walk to drop-in sports, here are 8 Free Ways to Get Moving with UBC! Please note that offerings may be affected […]

Jan 14, 2021

They’re everywhere: New study finds polyester fibres throughout the Arctic Ocean

They’re everywhere: New study finds polyester fibres throughout the Arctic Ocean

Peter Ross, an adjunct professor in UBC’s department of earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences, discussed his study that confirms that microplastics are found throughout the Arctic Ocean and raises questions […]

Jan 14, 2021

UBC In The News

Jan 14, 2021

UBC In The News

Jan 13, 2021

The MIND diet showed a more significant impact on women’s health, whereas the Mediterranean diet did for men. Credit: Unsplash

MIND and Mediterranean diets associated with later onset of Parkinson’s disease

A new study from UBC researchers suggests a strong correlation between following the MIND and Mediterranean diets and later onset of Parkinson’s disease.

Jan 13, 2021