Media Coverage
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The TyeeChanging the face of long-term care
School of Nursing professor Dr. Farinaz Havaei's research on resident and family councils was referenced in a story on their importance.
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UBC Okanagan NewsThe carbon costs of the construction industry
School of Engineering's Dr. Shahria Alam hopes to tackle the building industry’s climate challenge through more sustainable materials.
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The TyeePatrick Condon says this is why housing costs are so high
SALA Professor Patrick Condon answers a Q&A on the housing crisis and his book Broken City.
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StoreysMunicipalities must monitor (and tweak) their tenant protection policies
References the “Enforcing Tenant Relocation Rights, A Catalogue of Tools for BC Municipalities” tool, co-created by SCARP.
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LabiotechUniversities in Canada to build a career in biotech in 2024
UBC's School of Biomedical Engineering was recognized for its convergent research and education, as well as its interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Vancouver SunMetro Vancouver gets one bidder for contract in $10B Iona sewage plant replacement
Civil Engineering Adjunct Professor Dr. Troy Vassos commented on the lack of bidders for the project.
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The Globe and Mail (subscription)After Calgary’s water crisis, a Globe analysis finds trouble brewing in Canada’s pipes
Civil Engineering Adjunct Professor Dr. Troy Vassos explained how cities assess their water infrastructure.
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Kelowna NowKelowna councillor pushing for electric light rail line linking Osoyoos and Kamloops
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove studied the technical and economic feasibility of a hydrogen-fueled passenger train in the Okanagan.
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HealthingHow AI is helping detect types of endometrial cancer
SBME's Dr. Ali Bashashati and his team developed a machine learning model to evaluate and understand sample images from patients with cervical cancer.
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Tech BriefsAdvancing low-carbon building materials for construction
School of Engineering Professor Dr. Sumi Siddiqua's research group is investigating low-carbon building materials for climate-resilient infrastructure.