Programs that teach emotional intelligence in schools have lasting impact
Social and emotional learning programs for youth not only immediately improve mental health but also continue to benefit children years later, according to new research.
Childhood asthma research receives $2 million to investigate genetic and environmental factors
Research into the impact of a child’s upbringing and social and physical environments on the development of asthma will receive $2 million to tackle the condition that affects as many as one in three Canadians.
Metro Vancouver and UBC formalize collaboration
Metro Vancouver and the University of British Columbia have signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens their ongoing collaboration.
UBC health researchers receive more than $73M in CIHR funding
Health researchers at the University of British Columbia have received a combined total of $73.6 million in grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to bolster cutting-edge medical research.
Get over it! UBC students, community gather to Storm the Wall
Family fun and community camaraderie are on the agenda this weekend as part of Storm the Wall, one of UBC’s most iconic experiences.
Universal public drug coverage would save Canada billions
Canada could save $7.3 billion annually with universal public coverage of medically necessary prescription drugs.
UBC President Arvind Gupta to head delegation to China to strengthen research and educational ties
UBC President Arvind Gupta announced plans today to visit China in early April to deepen the university’s commitment to developing partnerships with China that encompass research, teaching and student learning.
Post-secondary leaders: Transit expansion needed to ensure campus access and boost region’s innovation economy
The presidents of the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University are saying “yes” in the coming transportation and transit funding plebiscite.
Pick a card, any card: Researchers show how magicians sway decision-making
Magicians have astonished audiences for centuries by subtly, yet powerfully, influencing their decisions. But there has been little systematic study of the psychological factors that make magic tricks work.
UBC and University of Copenhagen share international professorship
A $1.9 million CAD donation from a Danish foundation will fund a joint professorship for pharmaceutical research at UBC and the University of Copenhagen.
Putting risks of cycling, walking and driving in context
Putting risks of cycling, walking and driving in context UBC Prof. Kay Teschke co-authors a piece on the risks and rewards of cycling. Read more…
Dose of reality
UBC Okanagan nursing student Avneet Khela helped implement the Take Home Naloxone project, which has proven to save the lives of at-risk people.
UBC gears up for 2014 Special Olympics
The Special Olympics Canada Summer Games will take place at UBC Vancouver in 2014. Here are a few facts about the competition.
Eyes on the prize
Kinesiology grad Raymond Wong helped athletes prepare for the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, which take place at UBC’s Vancouver campus in July 2014.
Swimming with sharks
Amanda Vincent of Project Seahorse discusses Japan’s rejection of CITES trade regulation for sharks and the perils of overfishing.
Camping out
Hundreds of children have some new UBC summer camp options thanks to the creative ideas of graduate students.
First Nations advocate and eco-activist among honorary degree recipients
The University of British Columbia will honour advocates who have fought for human rights and the environment at this year’s spring graduation ceremonies. The Honourable Steven Point, Tzeporah Berman, Lee Lakeman, and Ian Stirling will receive honorary degrees from UBC’s Vancouver campus.
Doing good is good for you: Volunteer adolescents enjoy healthier hearts
Giving back through volunteering is good for your heart, even at a young age, according to University of British Columbia researchers.
UBC Engineering hosts two competitions this week showcasing students’ design ingenuity
From all-terrain, remotely operated vehicles to concrete toboggans, UBC engineering students are competing this week in two competitions for marks and bragging rights. Media are invited to cover both events.