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As of March 2024, the university has raised more than $33.4 million towards its goal of $100 million for the Student Affordability Initiative through FORWARD, the fundraising campaign for UBC.
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The 2024 wildfire season has started – here’s what we need to know
We spoke with UBC researchers Dr. Lori Daniels and Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais about the outlook for wildfire season, and how communities can prepare for a challenging year.
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Astronomers double the number of repeating cosmic probes
A Canadian-led research team has doubled the number of repeating fast radio bursts, adding 25 new ‘cosmic probes’.
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Patients may be at higher risk of overdose when opioid therapy for pain is discontinued
Discontinuing opioids prescribed for chronic pain was associated with increased risk of overdose, according to a new study from the BC Centre on Substance Use and University of British Columbia-Okanagan published today in PLOS Medicine
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High-tech mouthguard tracks head impacts during varsity hockey playoffs
A high-tech mouthguard worn by UBC Thunderbird hockey players will capture data for UBC researchers who study concussions.
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UBC’s HVAC teams are making sure we can breathe easy
Part two in a series recognizing faculty and staff who are supporting UBC’s transition back to campus. In this update, we showcase the efforts of our colleagues who are working on HVAC systems to ensure safe building ventilation on campus.
