In the Media
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CTV NewsLand lift: How Vancouver zoning policy creates multi-million-dollar teardowns
School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture professor Patrick Condon discussed how Vancouver pioneered the model where developers provide monetary or in-kind contributions to the city in exchange for rezoning, allowing them to build denser housing.
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Toronto StarDeveloping period products that are healthier for the body — and the planet
Biomedical engineering professor Rashmi Prakash and her team are learning to create compostable period products.
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CKNW Jill Bennett ShowAdvancing women’s representation in STEM education and jobs (22:00 mark)
Biomedical engineering student Coralie Tcheune spoke about what drew her to her program, her experiences as a STEM student and what STEM careers could hold for women and students generally.
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CastanetRecruiting more male nurses would help ease shortfalls, but stigma persists
Nursing professor Dr. John Oliffe discussed the credentialed work of nurses and recent efforts to recruit men into the field.
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CBCB.C. government review into providing ACs during heat wave still incomplete — 3 months past its deadline
The B.C. government has missed the deadline for its review into the possibility of providing air conditioners during heat waves as recommended by a coroners' death review panel last year.
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Vancouver SunThere are cons, not just pros, for a subway to UBC
School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture professor Patrick Condon discussed arguments about proposed subway to UBC.
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Globe and MailB.C.’s universal contraception coverage inspires call for funded birth control across Canada
Nursing assistant professor Meaghan Thumath discussed the importance of BC's universal contraception coverage.
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CastanetUBCO researchers improve cell service by using 'smart' surfaces
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Anas Chaaban is leading research into ways to improve wireless communications using smart surfaces, which can improve network sensing abilities.
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Globe and MailMicro mobility revolution races ahead as policymakers and police try to keep up
Civil engineering professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi discussed the micromobility revolution.
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Study International4 universities around the world pioneering sustainable mining
UBC's Normal B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering was named as one of the four universities making it their mission to produce graduates who can and care about making the mining industry more sustainable.