Media Advisories

UBC experts on U.S. policy of separating migrant families

U.S. President Donald Trump is defending his administration’s practice of separating families entering the U.S. illegally, despite growing protests and condemnation. UBC experts are available to comment.

Jun 19, 2018

UBC experts on Trinity Western law school decision

UBC experts on Trinity Western law school decision

Experts from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC are available to comment on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Trinity Western University law school case.

Jun 15, 2018

UBC experts on G7 summit

UBC experts on G7 summit

The annual summit of G7 leaders starts Friday in Charlevoix, Que. UBC experts are available for comment on a range of topics that could be discussed at the summit.

Jun 8, 2018

Credit: Dennis S. Hurd/Flickr

UBC expert on electoral reform

B.C. will likely hold a referendum in October asking voters if they would like to keep the current first-past-the-post voting system or move to a proportional representation voting system.

May 30, 2018

UBC experts on purchase of the Trans Mountain pipeline

UBC experts on purchase of the Trans Mountain pipeline

UBC experts are available to comment on news that the federal government will buy the Trans Mountain pipeline from Kinder Morgan.

May 29, 2018

The #BCTECH Summit runs from May 14-16, 2018.

UBC researchers showcase work at #BCTECH Summit

University of B.C. researchers will be available today to discuss their projects on the Research Runway at the #BCTECH Summit.

May 16, 2018

The #BCTECH Summit runs from May 14-16, 2018.

UBC researchers showcase work at #BCTECH Summit

UBC researchers will be available today to discuss their projects on the Research Runway at the #BCTECH Summit.

May 15, 2018

This year’s theme is “Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead!” and will emphasize science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) research and innovation.

UBC brings science to life for families at Vancouver campus this Saturday

Science demonstrations and hands-on activities for families at UBC as part of Science Rendezvous, a national science celebration.

May 11, 2018

Flooding in New Brunswick.

UBC experts on flood and landslide risk

UBC experts are available to comment on spring flooding in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec.

May 1, 2018

UBC experts on 4/20 cannabis events

UBC experts on 4/20 cannabis events

Annual 4/20 cannabis events take place Friday, with Canada expected to legalize the drug later this year.

Apr 19, 2018

Credit: Clare Kiernan/UBC

UBC students compete for best SpaceX landing-pad design

UBC students will demonstrate SpaceX-style, remote-controlled landing pads they designed for their second-year mechanical engineering course.

Apr 18, 2018

UBC experts on Kinder Morgan pipeline dispute

UBC experts on Kinder Morgan pipeline dispute

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met Sunday with the premiers of B.C. and Alberta about Kinder Morgan’s effort to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline. UBC experts are available to comment.

Apr 16, 2018

Exterior of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre on UBC’s Vancouver campus. The centre officially opens on April 9, 2018.

Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre to open with statement of apology from UBC

UBC President Santa J. Ono will deliver a statement of apology for the university’s involvement in the system that supported the operation of residential schools, at the official opening of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre.

Apr 6, 2018

New signs around the UBC campus provide street names in both English and hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, the language of the Musqueam people.

UBC and Musqueam to reveal bilingual street signs

UBC will unveil new bilingual street signs that acknowledge and respect the traditional territory of the Musqueam people.

Apr 3, 2018

Chan Gunn Pavilion. Credit: HCMA

New sports medicine and exercise science building opens at UBC

The $11.6-million Chan Gunn Pavilion opens this Thursday, serving community members seeking treatment for sports-related injuries, as well as UBC faculty and students.

Mar 14, 2018

High school students compete in 40th annual Physics Olympics

High school students compete in 40th annual Physics Olympics

More than 400 high school students and teachers from across B.C. will compete in the 40th annual UBC Physics Olympics, where they will show off unique creations.

Mar 9, 2018

Experience event for PyeongChang 2018 Paralympics. Credit: Jeon Han/Flickr

UBC experts available on 2018 PyeongChang Paralympics

UBC researchers are available to comment on the 2018 Winter Paralympic Games, which will take place in PyeongChang, South Korea, from March 9 to 18.

Mar 8, 2018

Robotic sailboat back in B.C. after a year drifting at sea

Robotic sailboat back in B.C. after a year drifting at sea

A self-navigating robotic sailboat built by University of British Columbia students is back in Vancouver following its successful rescue at sea. The 5.5-metre-long, solar-powered “sailbot” started out on a planned journey to Ireland in August 2016, but was blown off course by strong winds and eventually lost at sea.

Mar 2, 2018

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UBC experts on the federal budget

Finance Minister Bill Morneau will introduce the federal government’s latest budget on Tuesday.

Feb 26, 2018

Premier John Horgan. Credit: BC NDP

UBC experts on B.C. budget

The B.C. NDP government is introducing its full budget on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Feb 19, 2018