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UBC expert on the passing of Prince Philip

Buckingham palace announced that Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and the husband of Queen Elizabeth, died today at 99.

Apr 9, 2021

UBC In The News

B.C.’s lack of COVID-19 social media messaging leading to uninformed youth: experts News 1130 spoke to Dr. Heidi Tworek, a professor at UBC’s school of public policy and global affairs […]

Apr 9, 2021

Most trans and non-binary youth are supported and healthy despite stigma

Most trans and non-binary youth are supported and healthy despite stigma

Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, director and professor at UBC’s school of nursing, discussed how Trans and non-binary youth in Canada continue to thrive despite experiencing targeted violence and discrimination.

Apr 8, 2021

UBC experts on SARS-CoV-2 variants

UBC experts on SARS-CoV-2 variants

Some Canadian cities are strengthening restrictions, or renewing states of emergencies and stay-at-home orders as COVID-19 cases surge again. The growing number of cases appears to be linked to the quickly spreading P.1 and B.1.1.7 variants. UBC experts are available to comment on related topics.

Apr 8, 2021

UBC In The News

Apr 8, 2021

UBC In The News

Apr 7, 2021

UBC In The News

Apr 6, 2021

The study shows that a lockdown can, for example, reduce air pollution from traffic and industry but at the same time increase pollution from residential sources such as heating. Credit: Unsplash

COVID-19 lockdowns only reduced air pollution in some parts of the world

When COVID-19 lockdown measures were first introduced last year, schools and shops closed, tourist spots were deserted due to international travel restrictions, and economies slowed down as most people adjusted to life in the confines of their home.

Apr 6, 2021

Politicians have ‘washed their hands’ and blamed others since Jesus’s crucifixion

Politicians have ‘washed their hands’ and blamed others since Jesus’s crucifixion

Dr. Tony Keddie, a professor of early Christian history and literature at UBC, discussed the history and politics of handwashing.

Apr 1, 2021

UBC In The News

Apr 1, 2021

According to a new study by the UBC Sauder School of Business and French researchers, people with obesity tend to be more responsive to food marketing — but when their weight drops significantly, so does their responsiveness to marketing.

Weight loss changes people’s responsiveness to food marketing: study

According to a new study by the UBC Sauder School of Business and French researchers, people with obesity tend to be more responsive to food marketing — but when their weight drops significantly, so does their responsiveness to marketing.

Apr 1, 2021