Media Releases
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Measles is back – here are five things you need to know
Measles has infected more than 2,500 people across Canada this year, including 12 in B.C. Here are five things UBC experts say you need to know.
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Colorectal cancer leaves lasting toll on women’s sexual health
UBC-led study finds women with CRC are more likely to experience painful sex, early menopause and other sexual health issues
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Nearly five million seized seahorses just ‘tip of the iceberg’ in global wildlife smuggling
UBC study finds most seahorse seizures occur at airports or in sea cargo, revealing hidden trade routes and calling for stronger global enforcement efforts.
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How climate change is changing your favourite wine
UBC-led research shows climate change is heating up wine regions worldwide—altering how grapes grow, ripen and how your wine tastes.
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UBC celebrates more than 13,000 graduates
Meet three students whose academic journeys challenge expectations and highlight the many paths that lead to a university degree.
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Next-gen technology helps high-rises ride out earthquakes
UBC researchers have developed a new structural system that helps high-rise buildings withstand major earthquakes—keeping both the building and its occupants safe.
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What’s a healthy amount of sleep? It differs from one country to another
New research challenges the common belief that everyone needs the same amount of sleep for good health.





