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Pushing the economy forward: UBC’s joint efforts with industry and local communities are accelerating housing solutions, lowering costs and creating jobs
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14 incredible ways UBC athletes dominated sports in 2024
Here’s a look back at some of the year’s biggest highlights for the UBC Vancouver Thunderbirds and UBC Okanagan Heat.
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How to reduce food waste and feast sustainably this holiday season
This holiday season, UBC's Dr. Tara Moreau provides tips to reduce food waste and enjoy a more sustainable break.
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Skyrocketing e-bike use drives speed increase on Metro Vancouver pathways
UBC researchers have found that e-bike use has skyrocketed since 2019.
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With ‘beaker mugs’ and icicles, this glassblower raises money for charity in his daughter’s memory
UBC glassblower Brian Ditchburn honours his late daughter by creating glass icicles and beakers to raise funds for charity.
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Nature is a bipartisan love affair—if we stick to the basics
A new UBC Psychology study has found that, no matter their political stripe, people value nature for the same big reasons.
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Canadian families could spend up to $801 more on food next year: Canada’s Food Price Report 2025
The report provides insights into food price trends, affordability challenges and the broader forces shaping Canada’s food systems.
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The surprising reason some people can’t stand your fidgeting
New UBC Psychology research sheds light on misokinesia, a common condition that can cause overwhelming distress for people when they see others fidget.
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Can plastic-eating bugs help with our microplastic problem?
UBC researchers fed mealworms ground-up face masks mixed with bran and found that the bugs excreted a small fraction of the microplastics consumed.
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UBC researchers awarded $1M Wall Fellowships to tackle B.C.’s most significant environmental challenges
Inaugural Wall Legacy Awards funded by $100M+ Peter Wall Endowment generates $4M in research support annually for UBC faculty and graduate students.
