In the Media
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The Globe and MailOpinion: Canada’s U.S. brain gain is risky without more foundational support for science
Scientists want to come to Canada not only to escape the uncertainty in U.S. science but also because they are drawn to the energy here, says School of Biomedical Engineering Director Peter Zandstra
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La SourceNew year, new tools: Geering Up ignites children’s passion for quantum science
Ella Meyer, quantum computing outreach coordinator for Geering Up, discusses how to make quantum concepts accessible to children.
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The UbysseyLiving the institutions: The École Polytechnique Montréal massacre anniversary compels action from us as individuals
UBC Vancouver remembered 14 women who lost their lives at École Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989.
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Penticton HeraldUBCO remembers Polytechnique massacre
UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering honoured the women whose lives were lost in the École Polytechnique massacre this week.
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CBC NewsAfter decades of 'slime,' BC First Nation celebrates clean drinking water
CHBE's Dr. Madjid Mohseni commented on the federal government’s need to work with local Indigenous communities to ensure that they have access to safe drinking water.
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Global NewsSOGI 123 reduces bullying in BC schools, study finds
A report led by SON's Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc found that the SOGI 123 initiative decreased bullying and sexual orientation discrimination for both LGBQ+ and heterosexual students.
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CBC NewsWhy Canada's health-care system needs more Indigenous professionals
School of Nursing Indigenous nursing lead Tania Dick commented on the healthcare needs and lack of resources for Indigenous communities.
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CBC NewsHundreds honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at UBC event
The APSC-led Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day took place on September 30 at UBC.
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The UbysseyUnsetting stones: How a UBC PhD student is working to decolonize civil engineering
Doctoral student Danilo (Giniw) Caron's research is benefiting the communities that infrastructure serves by changing design methods and construction.
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The Globe and Mail (Subscription)Gender-diverse youth in BC have made strides in accessing community support, but face higher rates of discrimination
Research led by nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc compares data from the 2018 and 2023 BC Adolescent Health Surveys.