experts

Experts comment on B.C. assisted suicide decision

The Supreme Court ruled Friday on a B.C. assisted suicide case. UBC experts are available to comment on the decision.

Feb 4, 2015

Experts to comment on municipal elections

Faculty experts are available to comment on municipal election issues in advance of the Nov. 15 elections across B.C.

Oct 21, 2014

UBC experts comment on China’s leadership changes

On Nov. 8 – just days after the U.S. election – China will hold its 18th National Party Congress, a week of high-level meetings that will culminate with new leadership for the superpower. UBC Asia scholars are available to preview the event and discuss its outcomes.

Nov 5, 2012

Who is better for Canada: Obama or Romney?

Political scientists Richard Johnston and Paul Quirk help us understand the final weeks of the U.S. election

Oct 4, 2012 - by Basil Waugh

UBC experts for Statistics Canada census on Canadian families and living arrangements

On Sept. 19, Statistics Canada will release their 2011 census report, which describes how families and living arrangements have changed in Canada over the last decade. UBC experts are available to comment on the report, which will be available at www.statcan.gc.ca at 8:30 a.m. EST.

Sep 18, 2012

UBC education experts for back-to-school stories

UBC experts are available to comment on kindergarten to Grade 12 and post-secondary education issues.

Aug 8, 2012

UBC experts and stories for 2012 London Olympic Games

As many as 28 people from UBC will participate in the 2012 London Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, including up to 16 Olympians and 12 coaches, physicians, and support staff. With the one-month mark to the Games approaching, below is a list of UBC experts and story ideas for the 2012 Summer Games in London.

Jun 22, 2012

Year of the Dragon: Chinese New Year experts and events at UBC

Chinese New Year falls on Monday, January 23 and will mark the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. UBC experts are available to comment on its cultural and social significance and the astronomical origins of the New Year. UBC will also host a number of New Year celebrations on campus.

Jan 19, 2012

UBC experts available to comment on UN climate change conference

UBC experts are available to speak about the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP17/CMP7) in Durban, South Africa, beginning Nov. 28.

Nov 25, 2011

Global leaders in business and sustainability to join 400 students to tackle ‘unsolvable’ energy problems

Media are invited to attend the International Student Energy Summit, where world energy scholars, business leaders, government and 400 students from 35 countries will gather to explore practical solutions for a more sustainable planet.

Jun 8, 2011

UBC experts panel on Canada’s election results

Media are invited to attend a UBC panel discussion of Canada’s federal election results on Tuesday, May 3 (10 a.m.), the morning after the election.

May 2, 2011

UBC experts available to comment on uprisings in North Africa

UBC experts are available to comment on the historic popular revolts in Libya, Egypt and Tunisia and their implications for North Africa, the Middle East and beyond.

Mar 4, 2011

UBC experts available to comment on resignation of B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell

UBC experts are available to offer a variety of perspectives on today’s resignation of B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell.

Nov 3, 2010

UBC experts available to comment on US mid-term elections and Colbert/Stewart rallies

UBC experts on US politics and media are available to comment on US mid-term elections (Nov. 2) and major public rallies by political satirists Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert (Oct. 30).

Oct 27, 2010