Music participation is linked to teens’ academic achievement

Psychology Today cited research led by Peter Gouzouasis, a professor of music education in UBC’s department of curriculum and pedagogy, which found that students who take music courses perform better […]

Himalayan Indigenous languages

Tsering Shakya, a professor of religion and contemporary society in Asia at UBC, was interviewed on ABC about Himalayan languages.

Learning to play an instrument in school increases achievement in maths, science and English as it teaches ‘transferable skills’

The Daily Mail cited a study by Peter Gouzouasis, a professor of music education in UBC’s department of curriculum and pedagogy, which looked at the benefits of learning to play […]

Peter Winterburn, retired UBC prof, killed in Chile, university confirms

The Canadian Press and other outlets reported on the death of Peter Winterburn, a retired UBC professor of geochemistry. Articles appeared in the Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, National […]

‘I didn’t know that seagulls were protected’: B.C. man escapes fine for destroying gull’s nest

CBC (and Yahoo) cited a 2015 UBC study which looked at the decline of seagulls in B.C.

Majority of 2018 Windsor-Essex opioid deaths occurred indoors, affected men

Geoff Bardwell, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC, spoke to CBC about men’s drug consumption and the efficiency of naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses. “If someone’s using by themselves, there isn’t […]

HBC shareholders challenge $29.4M CEO pay amid privatization deal

Kai Li, a professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, commented to the Associated Press about the opposition of Hudson’s Bay Company shareholders to top executives’ multi-million dollar payouts. Articles […]

Reschedule Vancouver fireworks if air quality poor? Not so fast

Two UBC academics spoke to the Vancouver Sun about pollution from fireworks. Christopher Carlsten, a professor and Canada Research Chair in occupational and environmental lung disease, and Michael Brauer, a […]

Sun 20 Questions: Kelly Shepherd

Kelly Shepherd, a UBCO alumnus and author of two collections of poetry, was interviewed in the Montreal Gazette. The piece also appeared in Regina Leader-Post and the Edmonton Sun.

Penticton firm takes technology global to help reduce carbon footprints

BC Local News (and Penticton Western News) mentioned Liwei Wang, a professor at UBCO’s school of engineering, and PhD student Yuanshi Zhang, in an article about technology which helps to […]

Does neem oil cause cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome?

Ian Mitchell, a clinical professor of emergency medicine at UBC, spoke to the Regina Leader-Post about neem oil and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. The article also appeared in The GrowthOp.

Murphy carries Liberal flag

Castanet reported that Mary Ann Murphy, a professor at UBCO’s school of social work, will stand as the Liberal candidate for the Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding in the upcoming federal election. […]

Study to control weed receives B.C. funding

Kelowna Daily Courier reported that Jason Pither, a professor of biology at UBCO, and Kayleigh Nielson, a PhD candidate, will receive funding to research invasive species such as knapweed. “Keeping […]

Florida wants to import medicine from Canada. But how would that work?

Steve Morgan, a professor of health policy at UBC spoke to NPR about medicines from Canada being imported to the U.S.

Disappointed Horgan says B.C. will continue with Trans Mountain pipeline fight

Two UBC academics spoke to media about the Trans Mountain pipeline project. Richard Johnston, a professor and Canada Research Chair in public opinion, elections and representation at UBC, spoke to […]

At Vancouver’s MOA, puppets that make you feel (not freak out)

The Tyee reported on an exhibition of puppetry at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology.

Feds plan to help first-time homebuyers, critics blast it

Tsur Somerville, a professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, spoke to the Times Colonist about how a plan to help first-time buyers worked in the U.K.

Tilting your head at a certain angle makes you appear dominant, UBC researchers find

Two UBC researchers spoke to Kelowna Now about their study which looked at how the tilt of the head is perceived by other people. Zachary Witkower, a graduate student, and […]

A blossoming partnership pursues ‘biocultural diversity’ at the UBC Botanical Garden

The National Observer featured the collaboration between Tara Moreau, associate director of sustainability and community programs at UBC’s Botanical Garden, and Vanessa Campbell, who works at UBC’s Musqueam language and […]

What you should do with your head to appear more dominant

The Telegraph cited research about how the tilt of the head changes the way a person is perceived. Zachary Witkower, a graduate student, and Jessica Tracy, a professor of psychology […]