Q&As
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How to choose the right sunscreen this summer
Dr. Monica Li, dermatology and skin science clinical assistant professor, debunks common sunscreen myths and discusses how you can choose the right sunscreen to protect your skin year round.
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Keep outdoor play spaces cool: the best trees, shrubs and plants for shade
Susan Herrington, a professor at UBC and landscape architect, offers solutions to protect children from scorching sun and intense heat during outdoor play.
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When is a war canoe not a war canoe?
Dr. Janice Forsyth's research explores how Canoe Kayak Canada’s war canoe event differs greatly from traditional Indigenous “war canoe” practices and origins.
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The mystery of the missing butterflies in Vancouver
Dr. Michelle Tseng, botany and zoology professor, discusses what may have happened to all the butterflies, and what we can do to help.
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Drag classes at summer camps help youth explore their identity
Daniel Gallardo a.k.a. Gaia Lacandona, faculty of education doctoral student and community mentor for CampOUT! drag workshops, discusses the impact of the workshops.
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How men can better support each other’s mental health
In this Q&A, researchers from UBC's Men's Health Research Program discuss the inspiration behind In Good Company, a website and podcast series offering tips for supporting men's mental health.
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UBC Apprentice Dinner serving up affordable high-end dining experience
The dinner—the first since the pandemic—is a chance for guests to enjoy a gourmet meal experience at an accessible $35 price tag in the beautiful setting of the Leon and Thea Koerner University Centre.
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UBC student develops website to help Canadians choose the right type of abortion
PhD student Kate Wahl developed It’s My Choice, Canada’s first interactive website aimed at helping people identify the abortion option that best fits their values and circumstances.
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New book supports teenagers’ decision making
A new book, Sorting It Out: Supporting Teenage Decision Making, aims to provide a framework for parents and other adults to help support pre-teens and teens in making choices.
