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NFL gives significant funding to help youth ‘shred’ the burden of concussion

A pan-Canadian program involving University of British Columbia researchers is one step closer to improving prevention, diagnosis and treatment of concussions in youth sport, thanks to $12 million in funding from the National Football League’s scientific advisory board.

Nov 15, 2018

UBC expert to host Reddit AMA on B.C.’s electoral reform referendum

A UBC expert in electoral systems will take to the online forum Reddit on Friday to answer voters’ questions regarding B.C’s referendum on electoral reform.

Nov 15, 2018

UBC to launch connected vehicle test bed

UBC to launch connected vehicle test bed

UBC researchers will unveil a test bed for connected vehicles on campus on Thursday, Nov. 15.

Nov 14, 2018

The study shows that repetitive impacts of a soccer ball on a player’s head could cause damage to the cells of the nervous system. Credit: Shutterstock

Keep your head out of the game, suggests new UBC research

The soccer ball is racing at a speed of 80 km/hr when the player uses their head to redirect it and score. Their team wins the game — but at what cost? UBC Okanagan research suggests the price is high.

Nov 13, 2018

People recently released from prison face challenges in accessing medical care

People recently released from prison face challenges in accessing medical care

People who disclose that they have recently been released from prison are significantly less likely to be offered an appointment when seeking care from a family doctor compared to other patients, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia.

Nov 13, 2018

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UBC experts on Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day commemorates members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty , as well as those who continue to serve Canada in times of war and peace.

Nov 8, 2018

3D illustration of immune system T cells attacking cancer cells.

Novel discovery could lead to new cancer, autoimmune disease therapy

A new discovery by an international research team—co-led by UBC Canada 150 Research Chair Josef Penninger and Harvard Medical School Professor Clifford Woolf—could have implications for therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Nov 7, 2018

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Modern slavery promotes overfishing

Labour abuses, including modern slavery, are ‘hidden subsidies’ that allow distant-water fishing fleets to remain profitable and promote overfishing, new research from the University of Western Australia and the Sea Around Us initiative at the University of British Columbia has found.

Nov 7, 2018

UBC experts on speed limits and safety

UBC experts on speed limits and safety

The provincial government has rolled back speed limits on certain sections of B.C. highways. UBC experts are available to comment.

Nov 6, 2018

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UBC experts on U.S. midterm elections

American voters head to the polls today for the midterm elections.

Nov 6, 2018

Baby’s best friend? UBC researchers seek families for study on dogs and infants

Baby’s best friend? UBC researchers seek families for study on dogs and infants

Does having a pet dog in the home contribute to a baby’s healthy development?

Nov 6, 2018

A 2012 U.S. political ad targeting then-president Barack Obama.

Negative advertising works in U.S. politics

New research from the UBC Sauder School of Business has found that negative political advertising is effective, especially if it’s coming directly from a candidate or their campaign.

Nov 1, 2018

How international students benefit UBC

How international students benefit UBC

Earlier this week, UBC associate professor Peter Wylie wrote a column that repeated claims that international students displace domestic students and aren’t held to the same high admission standards as their Canadian peers. These claims are not accurate.

Oct 31, 2018

Halloween doesn’t have to be a horror for children’s teeth

Halloween doesn’t have to be a horror for children’s teeth

Sweet treats are as much a part of Halloween as haunted houses, creative costumes and the Monster Mash. They’re fun to collect, but having that big bag of candy around the house for weeks after Halloween can’t be good for children’s oral health.

Oct 30, 2018

The study found that the most dangerous time for pedestrians on Halloween was between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Pedestrian fatalities increase on Halloween, particularly among children

Children are more likely to be fatally struck by a vehicle on Halloween than on other nights of the year, according to new research led by the University of British Columbia.

Oct 30, 2018

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Peter Trudgill and Kim Cattrall announced as UBC honorary degree recipients

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Peter Trudgill and Kim Cattrall announced as UBC honorary degree recipients

Award-winning actor, producer and author Kim Cattrall will join Indigenous leader Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and internationally renowned socio-linguist Peter Trudgill to receive honorary degrees at the University of British Columbia’s fall convocation ceremony.

Oct 29, 2018

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Casino lights and sounds encourage risky decision-making

The blinking lights and exciting jingles in casinos may encourage risky decision-making and potentially promote problem gambling behaviour, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia.

Oct 29, 2018

Sweet discovery: New UBC study pushes back the origins of chocolate

Sweet discovery: New UBC study pushes back the origins of chocolate

As Halloween revelers prepare to feast on chocolate, a new study from an international team of researchers, including the University of British Columbia, is pushing back the origins of the delicious sweet treat.

Oct 29, 2018

At least one year between pregnancies reduces risks for mother and baby

At least one year between pregnancies reduces risks for mother and baby

Twelve to 18 months seems to be the ideal length of time between giving birth and getting pregnant again, according to new research from the University of British Columbia and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Oct 29, 2018

A robotic floor scrubber powered by A&K Robotics follows a preset path in UBC’s Life Sciences Centre.

Innovative floor-cleaning robots now scrubbing the halls of UBC

A partnership between the University of British Columbia and an innovative robotics company led by three UBC graduates is bringing seven artificially intelligent floor-cleaning robots to UBC’s Vancouver campus.

Oct 26, 2018