DMS archives

High school students do better in science, math and English if they also take music lessons

Forbes cited a study by UBC which looked at the benefits of learning to play an instrument. “A student has to learn to read music notation, develop eye-hand-mind coordination, develop […]

Jun 26, 2019

Forestry Futures #1: UBC professor Harry Nelson

CBC interviewed Harry Nelson, a professor at UBC’s department of forest resources management, about sawmills closures across BC and its impact on the economy.

Jun 26, 2019

What do you really know about The Indian Act?

CBC referenced two articles by First Nations and Indigenous studies program at UBC, discussing the federal law on Indigenous peoples.

Jun 26, 2019

UBC scientists want to see if orcas’ dinner plate is empty or full

Andrew Trites, a professor at UBC’s institute for the oceans and fisheries, spoke to CBC about research into food supplies of the southern resident killer whales. Trites explained that while […]

Jun 26, 2019

A rational case for following your emotions

The Atlantic quoted Jessica Tracy, a professor at UBC’s department of psychology, about emotional responses across culture. “People everywhere show anger, fear, happiness, and sadness in the same way. There’s […]

Jun 26, 2019

The right motivational playlist could have a powerful effect on high-intensity workouts

A study done at UBCO was featured in an Inverse article about the correlation between music and exercise activities. “The application of motivational music during interval exercise may be a […]

Jun 26, 2019

The chilling mystery of high-altitude suicides

Vice cited a study by Seth Abrutyn, a professor at UBC’s department of sociology, which looked at adolescent suicide and social factors. “Having strong support networks is key for lowering […]

Jun 26, 2019

UBC in Bessude to discover the island”

La Nuova Sardegna featured UBC’s Go Global seminar, “Ethnography of Sardinia: Heritage in a Global Context,” which was under the guidance of Sabina Magliocco, a professor in the department of […]

Jun 26, 2019

Saint-Jacques’ historic space flight inspires future Canadian astronauts

Lucas Kuhn, a member of UBC astronomy club, was quoted in a News 1130 article about return of Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques. “I think that knowing someone who is also […]

Jun 26, 2019

A Queer Century: 1869-1969

CBC Listen interviewed Gregory Mackie, a professor at UBC’s department of English language and literature, and Kyle Frackman, a professor at UBC’s department of central, eastern, and north European studies, […]

Jun 25, 2019

Is Facebook today’s Compuserve? How Libra could hasten its demise

The Conversation published an op-ed by Marc-David L. Seidel, a professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, about evolution of online service providers.

Jun 25, 2019

‘We’re at a crucial point’: Regina grapples with what should be allowed in Wascana Park

CBC quoted Larry Beasley, a professor at UBC’s school of community and regional planning, about urban parks. “It’s very important that a community do a layering of understandings of their […]

Jun 25, 2019

Trump-Xi meeting to ‘break down, break through or model through,’ says expert

Yves Tiberghien, a professor at UBC’s department of political science, was interviewed by Bloomberg about US-China and Canada-China tensions.

Jun 25, 2019

As sales stall, Metro Vancouver caught between a buyer’s and seller’s market

Tom Davidoff, a professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, was quoted in a Global article about the real estate market in Metro Vancouver. The article also appeared in MSN.

Jun 25, 2019

Some health benefits of walkable neighbourhoods may be offset by higher air pollution: study

Global quoted Christopher Carlsten, a professor at UBC’s faculty of medicine, about the study on air pollution and its impact on people’s health.

Jun 25, 2019

Watch a murder of crows chase off a bald eagle in Vancouver

CTV cited a UBC research which looked at the birds collectively known as a “murder”, and quoted Wayne Goodey, a lecturer at UBC’s department of zoology.

Jun 25, 2019

Government-imposed internet blackouts are a power move to suppress dissent

The Conversation published an op-ed by Heidi J. S. Tworek, a professor at UBC’s department of history, about internet blackouts where the flow of information can be blocked.

Jun 25, 2019

City of Vancouver makes plans for a smoky summer

Michael Brauer, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health, spoke to Vancouver Sun about health impacts of air quality. The article also appeared in The Province.

Jun 25, 2019

UBC engineering grad bridges worlds of cutting-edge technology, Indigenous roots

Vancouver Sun featured a story of Shay Dekock-Kruger, a UBCO engineering graduate. She spoke about gender diversity in STEM fields — science, technology, engineering, math, as well as her Indigenous […]

Jun 25, 2019

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 […]

Jun 25, 2019