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  • UBC welcomes 45 scholars in first wave of Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards

    UBC welcomes 45 scholars in first wave of Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards

    The scholars' work will advance research in areas of strategic importance to B.C. and Canada, from immunotherapy and biotechnology to artificial intelligence and climate resilience.

  • Toxic chemicals found in oil spills and wildfire smoke detected in killer whales

    Toxic chemicals found in oil spills and wildfire smoke detected in killer whales

    A study published today is the first to find polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in orcas off the coast of B.C., as well as in utero transfer of the chemicals from mother to fetus.

  • UBC-led initiative protects salmon against toxic road runoffs

    UBC-led initiative protects salmon against toxic road runoffs

    In this Q&A, civil engineering researchers Dr. Rachel Scholes and Dr. Timothy Rodgers discuss 6PPD-quinone and the role of rain gardens in defusing its impacts.

  • How UBC is preparing students for their future careers

    How UBC is preparing students for their future careers

    Tony Botelho, a career development professional with over 30 years of experience working with post-secondary students, joined UBC as the new managing director for the Career Centre this summer.  

  • UBC Forestry to launch Centre for Wildfire Coexistence

    UBC Forestry to launch Centre for Wildfire Coexistence

    The launch of the Centre represents a significant step forward in advancing proactive wildfire management practices and fostering coexistence between people and natural environments.

  • People more likely to behave unethically toward groups than individuals: UBC study

    People more likely to behave unethically toward groups than individuals: UBC study

    A new UBC Sauder study shows people are more likely to act deceptively when dealing with a group than an individual.

  • All-woman crew of marine scientists rowing 5,000 km non-stop for ocean conservation

    All-woman crew of marine scientists rowing 5,000 km non-stop for ocean conservation

    The four marine scientists will row across the Atlantic as part of the World’s Toughest Row - Atlantic 2023 from The Canary Islands to Antigua.

  • Government supports continued research to reduce gambling-related harms

    Government supports continued research to reduce gambling-related harms

    The Province and the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) have renewed their investment of approximately $1.4 million in the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC, signalling a dedicated effort to reduce the potential harms associated with gambling for people in B.C.

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