Media Advisories
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UBC experts on wildfires
As the 2026 wildfire season begins, more than 20 fires are burning in B.C. UBC experts are available to comment on related topics.
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UBC experts on AI safety and regulation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has written an apology to the community of Tumbler Ridge, whose families are suing the company in California.
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UBC experts on supply-chain impacts of war in Iran
UBC experts are available to comment on the broader supply-chain effects of the conflict in Iran and the wider region.
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Hundreds of high school scientists show their smarts at Vancouver science fair
More than 250 projects will be on display at the Greater Vancouver Science Fair on Friday and media are invited to attend.
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UBC experts on 10 years of the toxic drug crisis
Ten years after B.C.'s provincial health officer declared the toxic drug crisis to be a public health emergency, UBC experts are available to comment.
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UBC alumna and astronaut Jessica Meir to speak live from the space station
UBC alumna and NASA astronaut Dr. Jessica Meir will connect live from the ISS to answer student questions in a special event at UBC on March 26. Media are invited to attend the session in person.
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UBC experts on war in Iran and Middle East
UBC experts are available to comment on the war in Iran and the Middle East.
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UBC experts on B.C.’s final Daylight Saving Time
On March 8, 2026, most of B.C. will observe Daylight Saving Time change for the last time, ending twice-yearly clock changes. UBC experts are available to comment.
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1,000+ high school students build catapults and pole climbers at UBC Physics Olympics
Media are invited to cover the 48th annual UBC Physics Olympics, where 1000+ high school students showcase their understanding of scientific concepts, problem-solving skills and collaborative abilities.