MOA receives Bill Reid jewellery
An 11-piece gold and silver jewellery collection created by Haida artist Bill Reid is now on display at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology (MOA). The collection was created over a 20-year […]
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Future ocean
An international team from the Nippon Foundation-University of British Columbia Nereus program has unveiled the first global model of life in the world’s oceans, allowing scientists and policymakers to predict […]
When cooking is hazardous to health
Approximately half the world’s population relies on traditional biomass (wood, animal waste, coal or charcoal) for cooking fuel because of limited access to clean sources of energy. This dangerous practice […]
Canadians want more services, lower taxes
Many Canadians complain about government, especially after tax time. Nearly half – 45 per cent – say that government laws, services and programs are irrelevant to their well-being and quality […]
Captain Cook’s ceremonial club comes home
An object of global historical and cultural significance, received by explorer Captain James Cook from a Canadian First Nation during his final voyage to the Pacific (1776-1779), has been donated […]
Bully-proofing anti-homophobia programs
Anti-gay bullying is a common occurrence in schools across Canada. Although school and community programs to counter it already exist, how effective are they? The answer to this question is […]
Researcher climbs to the top
Most of us imagine scientific research being carried out within the confines of well-lit laboratories scattered across university campuses. But sometimes, researchers have to travel for their work. This April, […]
UBC applicants need more than just grades
UBC has expanded its use of broad-based admissions – an application process based both on grades and personal experiences – to all applicants of direct-entry undergraduate programs at the Vancouver […]
Pass the popcorn please
An exceptional collection of classic, foreign and independent films valued at $1.7 million is now being housed and preserved by UBC and SFU. Videomatica – Vancouver’s iconic independent video rental […]
Mercury contamination from small-scale mining
In Columbian mining towns, artisanal miners are using mercury to extract gold from ore, putting themselves, their communities and the country’s food exports at risk for mercury contamination. Typically a […]
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