University of British Columbia
| Jul 08, 2014 |
‘McJobs’ benefit teens in later life, UBC study says
A UBC Sauder School of Business study finds that teens that work low-paying, part-time jobs are better off than their non-working peers. Researchers say teens may benefit more from working […]
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| Jul 08, 2014 |
Canada is bidding to host the 2026 World Cup, and it could be worth billions
The Canadian Soccer Association plans to bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The organization believes hosting would boost the sport’s national profile. It is estimated that 300,000–500,000 fans would come […]
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| Jul 08, 2014 |
Faculty of Education celebrates 25 years
UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Education will celebrate 25 years providing teacher education in the Okanagan this summer. The faculty celebrates its silver anniversary at its upcoming alumni event July 25-26 […]
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| Jul 08, 2014 |
Power drills go from the toolbox to the operating room
Engineering students develop simple alternative to expensive surgical tool for developing world.
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| Jul 07, 2014 |
UBC rowers selected for international competitions
Ten UBC Thunderbirds have been chosen to represent Canada at the 2014 World Rowing Under-23 Championships and the World University Rowing Championships.
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| Jul 07, 2014 |
Summer McJobs are good for kids, says Sauder study
A new UBC Sauder School of Business study shows that teenagers who work at summer or evening jobs gain a competitive advantage later in life.
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| Jul 07, 2014 |
Set Theory: The Last 50 Years
Set Theory: The Last 50 Years Mon July 7 Earth Sciences Building, Lecture Room 1012, 2207 Main Mall Set Theory is both a fascinating subject and the victim of several […]
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| Jul 07, 2014 | Summer Institute in Sustainability Leadership |
| Jul 07, 2014 |
Everyone’s a winner
As host venue for the 2014 Games, UBC has much to gain from its partnership with Special Olympics Canada, and vice-versa, says Louise Cowin.
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| Jul 04, 2014 |
Bon Voyage / Bon Appétit exhibition
Bon Voyage / Bon Appétit exhibition Mon Apr 14 – Wed Dec 24 Irving K Barber Learning Centre Level 1, 1961 East Mall Eye-catching and mouth-watering Canadian Pacific Railway Company […]
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| Jul 03, 2014 |
UBC This Week 03-July-2014
Recent UBC Media Releases Jul 3 New satellite data like an ultrasound for baby stars Jul 3 UBC prepares to host Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games Jul 2 […]
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| Jul 03, 2014 |
New art on display at Koerner Library
The community is invited to the Koerner Library to view the new artwork on display in the main floor foyer. The works are from a series entitled Sites and Place […]
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| Apr 16, 2014 |
TV turns 75
The first television was introduced 75 years ago. UBC's Tiffany Potter looks at how it changed us, and how it will change in the future.
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| Apr 16, 2014 |
Leadership equity
Jennifer Berdahl is the newest professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, holding the Montalbano Professorship in Leadership Studies: Women and Diversity. Berdahl has researched equity in the workplace for […]
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| Apr 16, 2014 |
What gets in the way of women supporting women?
People perceive female conflict in the workplace more negatively than male conflict, according to UBC doctoral student Leah Sheppard. “Some of these [negative female relationship] stereotypes could be dangerous and […]
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| Apr 16, 2014 |
UBC volleyball player nominated for CIS female athlete of year
UBC volleyball player Lisa Barclay is one of four nominees vying for CIS female athlete of the year. The winner will be announced April 28 in Calgary.
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| Apr 16, 2014 |
Sardines are healthy and Omega-3 rich
The health benefits of sardines are the focus of a new article in The Toronto Star. According to Tony Pitcher, UBC fisheries professor, sardines spawn near the Mexican border in […]
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| Apr 16, 2014 |
NDP critics wonder what air force is giving up with new Cyclones
The NDP is raising concerns over the acquisition of Cyclone helicopters by the Canadian air force, believing they may have gotten a raw deal. “The risk here is political pressure […]
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| Apr 16, 2014 |
C02 Grand Challenge projects share $12M in initial funding
A UBC project has won $500,000 in an Alberta-based competition that rewards innovative uses for carbon. The UBC project removes salt in industrial waste water using carbon dioxide.
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| Apr 16, 2014 |
The best type of exercise for your brain
Aerobic exercise can help fight off dementia in older women, according to a UBC study. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, the study’s coauthor and assistant professor of physical therapy, says aerobic exercise can […]
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