Q&As
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Researchers at the department of zoology discuss why getting genetic information about bird flu quickly is crucial.
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Zac Hug found his calling in writing Hallmark rom-coms—and so can you
The adjunct professor in creative writing tells us about his work with Hallmark, and how he is helping aspiring writers shape their own love stories for the screen in a new online course.
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What Trump’s climate policies mean for Canada—and what we can do next
Climate policy experts from UBC weigh in on the shift in global climate action and how one can stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.
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Bringing Indigenous ways of knowing to neuroscience
University of B.C. researchers are working with Indigenous scholars and communities to bring Indigenous perspectives into brain science.
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Should we recognize robot rights?
In this Q&A, professor Benjamin Perrin and student Nathan Cheung discuss a new upper-level course studying whether robots need rights.
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Winter road salt could be killing salmon eggs
In this Q&A, zoology master's students Carley Winter and Clare Kilgour discuss their project monitoring the effects of salt levels on coho salmon in streams around Vancouver.
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How to reduce food waste and feast sustainably this holiday season
This holiday season, UBC's Dr. Tara Moreau provides tips to reduce food waste and enjoy a more sustainable break.
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Bright ideas for more nature-friendly holiday lights
A faculty of land and food systems researcher discusses these impacts and offers simple tips to make seasonal light displays friendlier to creatures at night.
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Gladiators’ reality didn’t always match the movies
Two UBC instructors discuss the real world of Roman gladiators and how it compares with the movies.
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What to expect from the UN climate conference dubbed the ‘finance COP’
Dr. Simon Donner outlines the hopes and challenges of this year’s conference.
