Media Advisories

UBC experts on Black Friday consumption and sustainability

UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to Black Friday, including urging consumers to make the connection between what they buy and what eventually ends up harming our ecosystems.

Nov 24, 2021

UBC experts on COVID-19 vaccine for children

Health Canada is expected to announce approval of a COVID-19 vaccine for children on Friday. UBC experts are available to comment.

Nov 18, 2021

UBC experts on flooding and extreme weather

UBC experts are available to comment on flooding and extreme weather in B.C.

Nov 17, 2021

UBC experts on Remembrance Day

UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to Remembrance Day.

Nov 5, 2021

UBC experts on Daylight Saving Time

UBC experts are available to comment on Daylight Saving Time.

Nov 4, 2021

UBC experts on Pope Francis’ forthcoming visit to Canada for Indigenous reconciliation

Pope Francis has agreed to visit Canada to support reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples. UBC experts are available to comment.

Oct 27, 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Credit: Alex Guibord/Flickr

UBC experts on the new federal cabinet

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil his new cabinet on Tuesday. UBC experts are available to comment.

Oct 25, 2021

UBC climate experts and COP26 delegates

The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) climate change conference is taking place from October 31 to November 12. UBC conference delegates as well as UBC climate, environment and sustainability experts are available to comment.

Oct 21, 2021

UBC experts on Great BC Shakeout and disaster preparedness

UBC experts are available to comment on Great BC Shakeout, the exercise and other aspects of earthquakes, natural disasters and emergency preparation and management.

Oct 20, 2021

UBC experts on the U.S. reopening its border to Canadian travellers

The U.S. border will reopen to fully vaccinated Canadian travellers on Nov. 8. UBC experts are available to comment.

Oct 15, 2021

UBC delegates on the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)

UBC has selected a delegation of eight – including three students, one staff, and four faculty members – to send to the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow this November.

Oct 5, 2021

UBC experts on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

UBC experts are available to comment on various topics related to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Sep 28, 2021

UBC experts on Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement in U.S. UBC experts are available to comment.

Sep 24, 2021

UBC experts on 2021 Canadian federal election

UBC experts are available to comment on various election issues.

Sep 21, 2021

Flower of Triantha occidentalis in a bog at Cypress Provincial Park, British Columbia. Photo: Danilo Lima.

Insects beware! This west coast plant wants to eat you

Triantha occidentalis – a species of false asphodel – is the first new carnivorous plant to be identified by botanists in 20 years. It is notable for the unusual way it traps prey with sticky hairs on its flowering stem.

Aug 9, 2021

UBC experts on Canada reopening its border to U.S. travellers

The Canadian border reopens to fully vaccinated U.S. travellers on Monday, August 9. UBC experts are available to comment.

Aug 6, 2021

UBC experts on heat and wildfires

UBC experts are available to comment on heat, wildfires and associated issues.

Jul 29, 2021

UBC experts on Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Jul 23, 2021

UBC experts on wildfire smoke and air quality

UBC experts are available to comment on air quality due to smoke from B.C. wildfires.

Jul 9, 2021

Carved by Coast Salish artist Luke Marston, the Bentwood Box traveled with the TRC to its events throughout Canada, where people placed personal items into the box to symbolize their journey toward healing and expressions of reconciliation. Credit: National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba

Event: UBC Medicine responds to the TRC’s Calls to Action

On Friday, June 25, the University of British Columbia’s faculty of medicine will formally launch and reflect upon its response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action at a virtual event.

Jun 24, 2021