Media Coverage
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Next CityDisgust: The Unexpected Psychological Reason Why Some People Dislike Density
UBC SCARP Associate Professor Michael Hooper suggests that people with higher disgust sensitivity find higher densities less appealing. What does that mean for urban planners?
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NUVOUBC's new building for biomedical engineering may spark an entirely new industry
The idea behind the new Gordon B. Shrum Building, which houses the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering.
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Women's HealthThe Nurses Are Most Definitely Not Alright
UBC Nursing Associate Professor Farinaz Havaei discusses the significant increases in mental health issues among nurses and calls for a major change.
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Being PatientRethinking Care: How Robots Could Ease the Dementia Journey
UBC Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Lillian Hung discusses how she and her team are developing robots to support people living with dementia–from cognitive stimulation and emotional support to questions surrounding privacy and trust.
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CBCCan Canada build its way out of the housing crisis?
UBC SALA Professor Patrick Condon examines the federal government's big plans for housing and discusses possible housing solutions.
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National ObserverHomeowners question government over PFAS contamination cleanup
Johan Foster, an associate professor at UBC chemical and biological engineering discusses the chemical contamination in communities surrounding airports.
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CBCConstruction trades launch peer-support program to help workers facing mental health challenges
UBC Nursing Professor John Oliffe explains that in an industry where reaching out for help may be seen as a weakness, peer support can be an effective way to normalize conversations about mental health.
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Toronto StarHow lessons can be learned from B.C.‘s Red Chris mine to help future rescues
Dwayne Tannant, a professor of geotechnical engineering at UBC Okanagan, comments on the culture of the mining industry as it expands beyond BC and the demand for critical minerals rises.
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The NarwhalManaging extreme weather risk in B.C.
UBC SCARP Associate Professor Martino Tran is leading a group of researchers in an effort to help decision-makers in BC and beyond make more informed choices about housing and other infrastructure.
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UBC Research + InnovationUBC Applied Science-affiliated researchers awarded over $4.5 million through CIHR
A total of 7 projects led by UBC Applied Science-affiliated researchers were awarded over $4.5 million in combined funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant: Spring 2025 competition.