In the Media
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The Globe and MailUsing air purifiers for indoor entertaining at this stage of the pandemic
Dr. Steven Rogak, professor of mechanical engineering at UBC, discussed the role of air purifiers in removing COVID-19 aerosols and improving indoor air quality.
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The Jill Bennett Show
Reducing substance-use stigma
Dr. Colleen Varcoe, professor emeritus at the UBC School of Nursing, spoke on radio about some new tools to improve care for people experiencing stigma around substance use.
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Giddy
How to advocate for your sexual healthcare
UBC's School of Nursing's Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc and Dr. Kristen Gilbert discussed the role of the internet and effective communication when advocating for your sexual healthcare.
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The Hub
More rent control on the horizon? Economists say it is a bad idea
Patrick Condon, professor at UBC's School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, shared his views on how vacancy controls can support housing affordability in major Canadian cities.
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University Magazine
The best architecture schools in Canada 2022
UBC's School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture ranked first in the country for best architecture school in 2022.
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CBC Quirks and Quarks
The science of a city's summer smells
Davi de Ferreyro Monticelli, a PhD student working with mechanical engineering professor Dr. Naomi Zimmerman, discussed driving a mobile air pollution lab around the city as part of UBC's "Smell Vancouver" program.
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Curiocity
10 ways to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Vancouver
Media mentioned the Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day, an initiative begun and led by UBC Faculty of Applied Science, as an event to attend on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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Global News
Western University and UBC launch ‘action kit’ to fight substance use stigma
Dr. Colleen Varcoe and Dr. Annette Browne, professors in the UBC School of Nursing, discussed their action kit of resources for health care providers in order to help combat substance use stigma.
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Taiwan Plus News
Analysis: What changed after Taiwan's deadly 1999 earthquake?
Dr. Tony Yang, professor of structural and earthquake engineering in UBC Civil Engineering, discussed changes to the building code and other impacts in the aftermath of Taiwan's deadly 1999 Jiji Earthquake.
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Vancouver Sun
65-plus baby boomers make up almost half of Parksville region population in growing trend: StatCan
Dr. Penny Gurstein, professor emeritus in UBC’s School of Community and Regional Planning, discussed the growing number of 65-plus residents in the top 10 BC cities.