Media Advisories

Move-In Day at UBC Vancouver

Media are invited to cover Move-In Day at UBC Vancouver as a new academic year gets underway.
Housing takes centre stage at Vancouver mayoral debate

Vancouver mayoral candidates gather at UBC Robson Square to debate housing affordability, real estate development, homelessness and public safety ahead of the 2026 municipal election.
UBC experts available to comment on B.C. wildfires

As the 2026 wildfire season continues, communities are facing ongoing risks from fire, smoke and extreme weather. UBC experts are available to comment on wildfires and related topics.
UBC students put Mars habitat robots to the test—without leaving Earth

Real Mars missions are complex, and sometimes delayed. But on Earth, UBC students are all systems go for a simulated expedition to the red planet.
UBC experts on proposed West Coast oil pipeline

The Alberta government has submitted its proposal for a new West Coast oil pipeline to Ottawa. UBC experts are available to comment on related topics.
UBC experts on heat dome anniversary and summer season

As we head into summer, experts are available to comment on the fifth anniversary of the 2021 heat dome
UBC experts on the Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34)

The federal government has tabled a bill to combat harmful online content, including restricting children under 16 years from accessing social media services and AI chatbots. UBC experts are available to comment on related topics.
UBC experts on the federal government’s AI strategy

The federal government has released its national AI strategy.
UBC experts on Ebola virus outbreak

An outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease, a type of Ebola disease, has occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo.