Strategic Priority Areas: Solutions for People
Sexual health gaps persist for migrant youth in Canada, despite lower rates of sexual activity
| Announcement
A new study led by the UBC School of Nursing's Elizabeth Saewyc finds that migrant youth in Canada are less likely to be sexually active than their Canadian-born peers – but among those who are, contraception use is declining.
UBC Nurse Practitioner students begin training in new Surrey facility
| Announcement
The new facility is the culmination of a collaboration between the UBC Faculty of Applied Science, the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills and the BC Ministry of Health to support new NP program seats.
UBC engineer wins national James Dyson Award for innovative menstrual pad
| Announcement
UBC Biomedical Engineering alumnus and adjunct professor Rashmi Prakash recognized for creating a fully compostable pad that's both sustainable and reliable.
Tiny robots, big questions – can tech help older adults with simple tasks?
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Dr. Lillian Hung, UBC Nursing Professor and founder of the University of British Columbia’s Innovation in Dementia & Aging (IDEA) Lab, is studying the potential of “tiny” robots that take up little space and can be easily moved, which could…
Air quality improves across much of B.C., but risks remain in some communities
CTV News | | Media coverage
Naomi Zimmerman, an associate professor at UBC and Canada Research Chair in real-world air quality sensing, says the public should pay close attention to daily air quality ratings to monitor their own health.
Opinion: Defence spending must include health spending too
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Biotech investment can deliver on Canada’s NATO commitments, protect citizens and drive economic growth, says UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Director Dr. Peter Zandstra.
More than a third of BC youth turning to gambling, gaming with money
CBC News | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing's Elizabeth Saewyc comments on a report showing 34 per cent of youth respondents said they have engaged in at least one of eight gambling or gaming activities for money, such as buying in-game items and betting on sports, in-person or…
Reframing masculinity: Connecting men to mental health supports that work
Canadian Institutes of Health Research | | Media coverage
Making the most of her UBC experience
| Spotlight
What attracted you to the field of engineering?Academically, math and science were my strong suits and I have always found it satisfying to work on problems and arrive at solutions. My dad had a tire shop and I often found myself doing physical work…