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B.C. split on safety of self-driving cars – gradual introduction needed to build comfort among all road users

New UBC research suggests British Columbians are not quite ready to embrace self-driving cars wholeheartedly – and will need a period of gradual transition before adoption.

Aug 30, 2023

New algorithm maps safest routes for city drivers

UBC researchers developed a new approach to identify the safest possible route in an urban network using real-time crash risk data, and can be incorporated into navigation apps such as Google Maps.

Jul 25, 2023

UBC experts on Canada’s population reaching 40M

Canada’s population is expected to reach 40 million by Friday. UBC experts are available to comment.

Jun 15, 2023

Crowds gathered at the UBC Vancouver campus for the raising of the Reconciliation Pole.

UBC experts on National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Several UBC experts are available to speak with media.

May 31, 2023

UBC engineers want to save whales from drowning…in noise

Chronic ship noise can lead to stress, hearing loss and feeding problems for marine mammals like whales, dolphins and porpoises. UBC researchers are diving in to help address the issue.

Dec 15, 2022

UBC experts on Great BC ShakeOut and disaster preparedness

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

Oct 18, 2022

The e-bikes are all right

Metro Vancouver can safely integrate most new electric-powered mobility devices, UBC study finds

Jun 2, 2022

Preparing for the Big One: UBC research lab to shake, rattle and roll

UBC’s Earthquake Engineering Research Facility (EERF) will shake, rattle and roll for the public this International ShakeOut Day.

Oct 19, 2021

Seismic guidelines underestimate impact of ‘The Big One’ on Metro Vancouver buildings

Scientists examining the effects of a megathrust earthquake in the Pacific Northwest say tall buildings across Metro Vancouver will experience greater shaking than currently accounted for by Canada’s national seismic hazard model.

Nov 30, 2020

UBC experts on disaster preparedness, Great BC Shakeout

British Columbia will hold the Great BC Shakeout today as part of efforts to prepare communities in the event of a big earthquake in the region.

Oct 15, 2020