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  • What’s next for Canada in the tariff landscape?

    What’s next for Canada in the tariff landscape?

    Two months after U.S. tariffs took effect, UBC Sauder’s Sam Roscoe breaks down the impact on Canadian industries—and what’s needed to stay competitive.

  • New tool estimates how much affordable housing a city needs

    New tool estimates how much affordable housing a city needs

    A UBC team led by housing expert Dr. Penny Gurstein developed a new tool to assess people’s housing needs and set realistic targets for housing supply.

  • Do you hate seeing people fidget? New UBC research says you’re not alone

    Do you hate seeing people fidget? New UBC research says you’re not alone

    According to new UBC research, approximately one-third of the population suffer from misokinesia, a psychological phenomenon defined by a strong negative emotional response to the sight of someone else’s small and repetitive movements.

  • UBC implements vaccine declaration and rapid testing for COVID-19

    UBC implements vaccine declaration and rapid testing for COVID-19

    As a result, UBC will provide COVID-19 testing for all students, faculty and staff, with exemptions provided for those who are vaccinated against COVID-19. 

  • Announcement of BC Vaccine Card for specific activities

    Announcement of BC Vaccine Card for specific activities

    Today, the BC provincial government announced that the BC Vaccine Card will be introduced by a new order from the provincial health officer.

  • Companion animals in the climate crisis: How pet owners can reduce their environmental impacts

    Companion animals in the climate crisis: How pet owners can reduce their environmental impacts

    Pet ownership doesn’t have to be so tough on the planet, according to new UBC research. In this Q&A, Dr. Alexandra Protopopova shares why it’s important to make pet ownership sustainable, reduce waste, and more.

  • How to spot the elusive narwhal

    How to spot the elusive narwhal

    UBC researchers were surprised when the infrared video camera they brought aboard their plane captured narwhals swimming off the coast of Ellesmere Island, Nunavut.

  • ‘Sticky questions’ raised by study on coral reefs

    ‘Sticky questions’ raised by study on coral reefs

    A new UBC study on the impact of climate change on coral reefs is raising sticky questions about conservation. It found coral in more polluted and high traffic water handled extreme heat events better than a more remote, untouched reef.

  • Innovative coating for blood vessels reduces rejection of transplanted organs

    Innovative coating for blood vessels reduces rejection of transplanted organs

    Researchers have found a way to reduce organ rejection following a transplant by using a special polymer to coat blood vessels on the organ to be transplanted.

  • UBC’s HVAC teams are making sure we can breathe easy

    UBC’s HVAC teams are making sure we can breathe easy

    Part two in a series recognizing faculty and staff who are supporting UBC’s transition back to campus. In this update, we showcase the efforts of our colleagues who are working on HVAC systems to ensure safe building ventilation on campus.

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