In international competition, the difference between a gold medal and missing the podium is often measured in split seconds. A team of UBC engineers is developing solutions to trim milliseconds from finishing times with the goal of providing a competitive edge for Canadian athletes.
Jan 7, 2010 - by by Erinrose Handy
The interplay of sport and sustainability is being put under the microscope at the UBC, where a new, one-of-a-kind research centre is analyzing the opportunities and effects created by sport and mega sporting events.
Jan 7, 2010 - by by Sean Sullivan
For many older adults, aging with chronic disease, disability and frailty requires a daily Olympian effort just to survive.
Jan 7, 2010 - by by Bud Mortenson
The Olympic flame has ignited interest within the UBC community to serve as torch-bearers, helping to carry the Olympic Torch on its journey across Canada.
Jan 7, 2010 - by by Hilary Thomson
UBC’s rich olympic legacy is on display for those wanting a closer look at the athletes and academics who have helped shape Canada’s role in the global sporting event.
Jan 7, 2010
A competitive snowboarder with the First Nations Snowboard Team (FNST), Treanna Delorme will carry the Olympic torch for one kilometre in Lillooet, B.C., on Feb. 6.
Jan 7, 2010 - by by Jody Jacob
Academics and innovators are joining athletes for a series of Olympic events at the University of British Columbia that will contribute to a forum for national dialogue on issues surrounding the 2010 Winter Games.
A groundbreaking study that shows the impact of the Olympic and Paralympic Games on its host city has found the 2010 Games have had a marginal impact on Vancouver so far, though researchers say the study’s most important findings may be yet to come
The Canadian Press talks to Jim Brander, of UBC’s Sauder School of Business, about the economic impact of the 2010 Winter Games.
Dec 20, 2009
The Los Angeles Times suggests visiting the Museum of Anthropology at UBC to tourists attending the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Dec 13, 2009
A New York Times blog reports that a UBC study found the 2010 Winter Games have had a “marginally positive impact” on Vancouver.
Dec 4, 2009
Early results from a comprehensive study that measures the impact of the Olympic Games during the first four years of the organizing phase finds Canada’s decision to host the 2010 […]
Imagine it’s the final minute of the gold-medal match, and Team Canada scores a goal. GM Place starts to shake. You think it’s the excitement of the packed arena and the reverberations of the applause – but it keeps shaking – you realize it’s an earthquake.
Dec 3, 2009 - by By ErinRose Handy
After seven years of Olympic construction, it’s fair to say Vancouverites know a little something about jackhammering and piledriving.
Dec 3, 2009 - by By Basil Waugh
UBC student Anushka Samarawickrama is looking forward to the 2010 spring break so she can hang out with some special friends.
Nov 5, 2009 - by By Basil Waugh
CTV Oct. 23, 2009
Nov 2, 2009
UBC experts are available to comment on the arrival of the 2010 Winter Games Olympic torch in North America on Friday, Oct. 30.
Oct 28, 2009
UBC is challenging teachers and students around the world to demonstrate how they use learning technologies to promote a broader understanding of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in their classrooms.
Oct 26, 2009
National Geographic filmmaker and adventurer Jon Bowermaster will take part in one of more than 60 workshops, lectures and public events at the second UBC Celebrate Learning Week Oct. 24-30.
Oct 23, 2009
As Canada prepares to host the world’s best, Vancouver 2010 and The Globe and Mail are partnering on a unique project inviting the public to flex their intellect via podcasts by some of the country’s best minds on topics related to the 2010 Winter Games.
Oct 8, 2009
An information source that gives journalists access to UBC’s expertise.