UBC researchers used acoustic telemetry to tag and track juvenile salmon on their journey into the ocean.
Apr 19, 2024
On April 22, the world will celebrate Earth Day under the theme “Planet vs Plastics.” UBC experts are available to comment.
Apr 18, 2024
UBC sociologist Dr. Amin Ghaziani’s new book explores how queer, trans and racial minorities are replacing traditional nightlife with radically inclusive parties.
Apr 17, 2024
Elders, researchers and musicians are using art to get people talking about the challenges and opportunities of a transition to renewable energy.
Apr 16, 2024
In 2005, the late Dr. Joy Butler of UBC’s faculty of education created a fun walking challenge called the Walkabout to motivate her colleagues to stay active in winter.
Apr 15, 2024
Expanded enrolment will increase opportunities for students and help drive B.C.’s innovation economy
Apr 12, 2024
UBC experts are available to comment on the BC River Forecast Centre’s latest snowpack report, released today, April 10.
Apr 10, 2024
On average, the IRSHDC receives about 120 reference requests a year. While some requests are straightforward, about 50 are complex and require hours of research over many weeks to fulfil.
Apr 9, 2024
A collaboration of researchers including UBC scientists have observed gravitational waves from the collision of what is most likely a neutron star and an object likely to be a light black hole, 650 million light-years from Earth.
Apr 5, 2024
UBC sociologist Dr. Seth Abrutyn gained insight into suicide contagion through years of field work in a small U.S. community which he calls Poplar Grove. We spoke with Dr. Abrutyn about the work.
Apr 4, 2024
New research led by landscape ecologist Dr. Matthew Mitchell highlights the link between lost wild pollinators and food production in Canada, and proposes ways the public can contribute to protecting wild bees.
Apr 3, 2024
Thirteen remarkable individuals will receive honorary degrees this year from the University of British Columbia.
Apr 2, 2024
UBC experts are available to comment on the lawsuit against major social media platforms happening in Ontario.
Mar 28, 2024
UBC experts share their insights on International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate transgender people and their contributions to society, as well as raise awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.
UBC is reporting a healthy financial position as part of its 2024/25 budget, approved by the Board of Governors this week.
Mar 27, 2024
We spoke with UBC researchers Dr. Lori Daniels and Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais about the outlook for wildfire season, and how communities can prepare for a challenging year.
Dr. Karen Humphreys, clinical instructor from UBC’s faculty of medicine and internal medicine specialist, pulls together advice on fitness, functionality and financial health for the wave of Canadian baby boomers who may soon find themselves in a social safety net that is fraying under their weight.
Astronaut Jeremy Hansen will become the first Canadian to venture to the Moon – but first, he’s stopping by UBC (virtually) to answer your lunar questions.
Mar 26, 2024
The research revealed a significant increase in traffic risk around the time of the total eclipse, resulting in 46 extra deaths in the U.S.
Mar 25, 2024
seed2STEM helps to improve representation of Indigenous students in the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Mar 21, 2024
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