In the Media
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CBC News'It's like the Wild West out here': Resident questions safety of gravel mine near Oliver, BC
Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Professor Scott Dunbar comments on gravel mining near the town of Oliver after a resident witnessed rocks fall from the site and landing close to her property.
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CityNews VancouverUninsured Vancouver homes left without flood insurance program
It's been a year since an atmospheric river and record-breaking rainfall levels caused massive flooding in the Lower Mainland. UBC Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Enda Murphy comments on what potential homebuyers should be asking about flood risks.
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CBC The DoseWhat do I need to know about IV hydration and vitamin therapy?
Some wellness clinics in Canada are promoting IV vitamin and hydration therapy as a way to ease hangovers, migraines, and even prevent illness and inflammation. But Bernie Garrett, UBC Nursing associate professor and author of a book on deceptive health care, says there's little evidence these treatments actually work.
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The Christian Science MonitorHow a mine in the Yukon could help patch US-Canada distrust
John Steen, Associate Professor in Minerals and Mining at UBC discusses his thoughts on how a mine in the Yukon could help patch US-Canada distrust.
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The Hill TimesWhen women’s mental health is ignored, the health system suffers
Angela Russolillo, assistant professor at the UBC School of Nursing, shares that women in health care experience disproportionately high rates of stress, burnout, and related mental health issues—a trend worsening since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Canadian ArchitectArchitecture Schools Across Canada Collaborate to Tackle Housing Alienation
UBC SALA joins a group of thirteen architecture schools across Canada in the 2025–2026 academic year to teach design studios around a shared goal: to end housing alienation.
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Toronto StarTeck-Anglo focus on critical minerals to bode well for regulatory review: experts
BRIMM director Dr. John Steen comments on the merger between major mining companies Teck and Anglo-American.
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The Globe and MailTiny robots, big questions – can tech help older adults with simple tasks?
Dr. Lillian Hung, UBC Nursing Professor and founder of the University of British Columbia’s Innovation in Dementia & Aging (IDEA) Lab, is studying the potential of “tiny” robots that take up little space and can be easily moved, which could support aging Canadians and ease caregiver strain.
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CTV NewsAir quality improves across much of B.C., but risks remain in some communities
Naomi Zimmerman, an associate professor at UBC and Canada Research Chair in real-world air quality sensing, says the public should pay close attention to daily air quality ratings to monitor their own health.