UBC experts list

UBC experts for comment on budget 2013

UBC experts are available to provide media commentary and analysis on the March 21 federal budget.

Mar 20, 2013

UBC experts comment on Middle East conflict

UBC experts are available to provide analysis of the bloodshed in the Middle East and its implications for the world.

Nov 16, 2012

UBC experts for U.S. election night

UBC experts are available after-hours to comment on the U.S. election results tomorrow night and Wednesday morning. Media and the public are also invited to a panel discussion of the results, which will be live-blogged.

Nov 6, 2012

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

UBC launches media resources for 2012 Olympic Games

The University of British Columbia has launched a new website with resources for media covering the 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Jul 11, 2012

UBC experts available to comment on Canada’s 2012 budget

UBC experts will be available on March 29 to provide media commentary and analysis on the funding decisions, politics and potential impacts of Canada’s upcoming federal budget.

Mar 27, 2012

One year later: UBC remembers Japan’s earthquake, explores lessons learned

UBC experts and community members are available to comment on the March 11 anniversary of Japan’s “triple disaster” – the earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant meltdown.

Mar 8, 2012

UBC expert panel to explore US election

A former White House staff member, the U.S. Consul general and University of British Columbia political science experts will discuss current and upcoming issues surrounding the upcoming U.S. election at a free public forum at Robson Square on Sunday, March 4.

Mar 1, 2012

UBC immigration law expert available to comment on refugee act amendments

A UBC expert will be available to comment on expected amendments to Canada’s Balanced Refugee Reform Act – likely announced tomorrow – which may have significant implications for refugee claimants […]

Feb 15, 2012

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