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New study reveals high rates of iron deficiency in women during late-stage pregnancy

Pregnant women may need to take more supplemental iron than current Health Canada guidelines recommend, after two UBC researchers found high rates of iron deficiency in a recent study.

Nov 22, 2022

Logs on the beach can provide a measure of privacy for solo parkgoers as well as groups. Photo: Paulo Ramos/UBC Faculty of Forestry

Greenspaces should support mental health among young adults

New UBC research shows greenspace planning often fails to include the needs of youth and young adults between the ages of 15 and 24.

Nov 17, 2022

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UBC experts on Transgender Day of Remembrance

UBC experts are available to comment on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, held every Nov. 20 to honour lives lost to transphobic violence.

Nov 17, 2022

UBC researcher to study young adults who live with their parents

UBC researcher to study young adults who live with their parents

Young adults in Canada are less likely to own a home and more likely to live with their parents than they were a decade ago, according to recently released census data.

Nov 15, 2022

Seafood farming’s growth rate has already peaked, and now it’s in decline

Seafood farming’s growth rate has already peaked, and now it’s in decline

Dr. Rashid Sumaila and Dr. Muhammed Oyinlola discuss why we can’t rely on just farmed seafood for our fishy needs.

Nov 14, 2022

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Event: COP27 live briefing

Who pays for climate breakdown? Is Biden set to clinch a climate deal? Will the voices of Indigenous leaders, youth activists and others be heard? And what are the potential impacts for B.C. and Canada?

Nov 14, 2022

UBC releases 2021 animal research statistics

UBC releases 2021 animal research statistics

UBC’s summary of animals involved in research at the university in 2021 is now available. 

Nov 10, 2022

UBC is preparing to host its busiest graduation ever this month as thousands of alumni who graduated virtually during the pandemic return for in-person makeup ceremonies. Credit: Paul Joseph/UBC Brand & Marketing

UBC welcomes back thousands of alumni for make-up graduation ceremonies

The University of British Columbia is preparing to host its busiest graduation ever this month as thousands of alumni who graduated virtually during the pandemic return for in-person makeup ceremonies.

Nov 9, 2022

Dr. John Frostad, Cody Rector and Dr. Roxanne Fournier. Credit: Martin Dee/UBC

UBC research could help astronauts eat well on future Mars missions

If space is the final frontier, it’s food that will get us there in good shape, and UBC researchers are making sure that our food will be up to the task.

Nov 9, 2022

Bivalent vaccines are here: What it means for people who are pregnant

Bivalent vaccines are here: What it means for people who are pregnant

We spoke with Dr. Deborah Money about what expecting parents need to know about vaccinations this fall.

Nov 8, 2022

One in seven billion: First-in-the-world diagnosis a result of incredible teamwork

One in seven billion: First-in-the-world diagnosis a result of incredible teamwork

For the first couple years of his life growing up in Syria, Ebrahim Aldalati was, as he put it, “a regular baby.” He had no health issues and was just like other kids. But by the time he was two, that all changed.

Nov 7, 2022

National study suggests it’s time to rethink how we treat atrial fibrillation

National study suggests it’s time to rethink how we treat atrial fibrillation

Early intervention with catheter cryoablation can halt disease progression, reduce risk of serious health impacts

Nov 7, 2022

Is road salt killing salmon?

Is road salt killing salmon?

In this Q&A, Drs. Patricia Schulte and Chris Wood discuss how citizen scientists can contribute and how the public can help reduce any potential road salt impact.

Nov 7, 2022

UBC postdoctoral fellow Dr. Yeling Zhu shows samples of the biodegradable foam. Photo: Lou Bosshart/UBC

Environmentally friendly ‘biofoam’ could address plastic pollution crisis

UBC and Wet’suwet’en First Nation collaborate to create a new, biodegradable packaging foam from wood waste.

Nov 7, 2022

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How students are preparing for a climate-changed future

Feeling like the world has gone to pot in the run up to COP27? Why not take a climate class?

Nov 3, 2022

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UBC experts on Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time ends on November 6, when clocks will “fall back” one hour. UBC experts are available to comment.

Nov 1, 2022

Event: UBC students to celebrate Great Trek by opening time capsule from 1972

Event: UBC students to celebrate Great Trek by opening time capsule from 1972

UBC students will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Great Trek by opening a time capsule buried by students 50 years ago.

Oct 28, 2022

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UBC climate and energy experts and COP27 delegates

UBC experts are available to comment on 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) United Nations climate change conference and International Energy Agency energy outlook report.

Oct 27, 2022

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Event: Emerging scholars share how they’re taking action on climate change

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) is just around the corner so get inspired and join UBC students and faculty this Thursday as they share their work to combat climate change.

Oct 26, 2022

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QS rankings place UBC first in Canada for social impact, third globally overall

The University of British Columbia ranks first in Canada for social impact and second for environmental impact in the new Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Sustainability.

Oct 26, 2022