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Apr 28, 2023

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Apr 27, 2023

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Astronomers double the number of repeating cosmic probes

A Canadian-led research team has doubled the number of repeating fast radio bursts, adding 25 new ‘cosmic probes’.

Apr 26, 2023

Photo credit: Kizhakkedathu Research Group

Innovative treatment targets blood clots without increased bleeding risk

Safer and more effective blood thinners could be on the way following a groundbreaking discovery by researchers at UBC and the University of Michigan, published today in Nature Communications.

Apr 26, 2023

UBC’s “Great Shuffle” sees thousands of students’ rooms cleaned in just seven days

UBC’s “Great Shuffle” sees thousands of students’ rooms cleaned in just seven days

An inside look at UBC’s Student Housing and Community Services’ annual task of shifting students into and out of residence units and all the work that goes into it.

Apr 25, 2023

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier viewing applied science research exhibit. From left: First Lady Elke Büdenbender, President Steinmeier, UBC President Deborah Buszard, and UBC school of engineering PhD candidate Ahmad Ghaffarkhan and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Hadi Hosseini. Credit: Geoff Lister/UBC.

German president’s visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions

The University of British Columbia today hosted Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the president of Germany, as part of his first state visit to Canada.

Apr 25, 2023

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Apr 24, 2023

UBC's smart hydrogen energy district (SHED) is a renewable energy hub that will include a hydrogen fuel station for cars and buses. Photo: Dialog

Event: UBC to welcome German President to Vancouver campus

Media are invited to join the UBC community in welcoming German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday, April 25 at UBC’s Vancouver campus.

Apr 24, 2023

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Apr 21, 2023

Dr. Jiaying Zhao on stage in February at the TED@DestinationCanada Institute in New York City. Photo credit: Gilberto Tadday/TED

UBC scholar combats climate change with happiness

The prevailing narrative on the climate crisis—and how to address it—is at best bewildering and at worst downright depressing. We’re told we face a doom-and-gloom scenario, and the only way to solve it is to give up simple pleasures and conveniences.

Apr 21, 2023

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Apr 20, 2023

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UBC experts on Earth Day 2023

On April 22, the world will celebrate Earth Day under the theme “Invest in Our Planet.” UBC experts are available to comment.

Apr 19, 2023

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Apr 19, 2023

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Apr 18, 2023

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Spiritual connection with nature transcends politics, religion

Have you ever felt awestruck by a towering evergreen, waves crashing against rocks, or the vastness of a desert canyon? You’re not alone. Across time and cultures, humans have felt a spiritual connection with nature.

Apr 18, 2023

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Apr 17, 2023

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Apr 14, 2023

Gender-blind policies ignore the disproportionate effects of water crisis on women

Gender-blind policies ignore the disproportionate effects of water crisis on women

Graduate students from the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering and School of Public Policy and Global Affairs argued that women should be included in discussions about water governance solutions.

Apr 13, 2023

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Apr 13, 2023

Come for the selfie, stay for the sustainability

Come for the selfie, stay for the sustainability

UBC students built a hempcrete building that is one of the first ‘carbon-minimal’ institutional buildings in Canada. Bonus – it’s Instagram worthy

Apr 13, 2023