In the Media
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Yahoo Finance
School of Biomedical Engineering wins 2024 Life Sciences BC Award
The School of Biomedical Engineering has won the Strategic Partner of the Year award.
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The Logic
Top Prospects: Leading innovators from the Class of 2024
School of Engineering graduate Liam Krebbers was recognized for his academic excellence.
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Castanet
Kelowna Senior Secondary partners with UBCO for the future of engineering
A partnership between UBC Okanagan's School of Engineering and Kelowna Senior Secondary is helping Grade 11 and 12 students kickstart their engineering education.
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CBC News
Via Rail trip between Halifax, Montreal to take longer due to poor rail conditions
School of Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove said more investment in train travel in Canada could be a boon financially and environmentally.
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Toronto Star
BC launches class-action lawsuit against makers of ‘forever chemicals’
Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni said forever chemicals are found in many consumer products and have been linked with health and environmental problems.
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The Globe and Mail (subscription)
Vancouver housing troubles make for hot summer reading
SALA Professor Patrick Condon’s book, Broken City: Land Speculation, Inequity and Urban Crisis was mentioned, which examines Vancouver’s housing crisis.
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Study International
3 universities paving the way for future international architects
UBC's SALA was recognized as one of three schools paving the way for future international architects.
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The Province
'Not just hype': Why BC is doubling down on hydrogen to help curb emissions
School of Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff said hydrogen is no longer driven by hype but demonstrated test cases and substantial investments.
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CTV News Vancouver
BC is in for an 'average' summer, but indoor heat still poses risk: experts
Nursing Professor Emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall advised people invest in an air conditioner or buy a fan and place a bowl of ice in front of it to stay cool, as heat can disrupt sleep.
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The Ubyssey
Dr. Scott Ramsay shapes the future of concussion care
School of Nursing Assistant Professor Dr. Scott Ramsay discusses his work in concussion after-care for BC youth, looking at health outcomes after initial diagnoses.