Strategic Priority Areas: Solutions for People
From COVID to cancer: Why Canada’s RNA vaccine leadership matters more than ever
| Announcement
Anna Blakney of the School of Biomedical Engineering shares Canadian innovations in RNA vaccines, on the occasion of World Immunization Week.
Greener Mining, Rare Earths
| Spotlight
George’s donation will boost UBC’s leadership in responsible mining, environmental stewardship and circular economy solutions for mineral efficiency and recycling.
The gap between wages and housing prices is widening, fuelling the affordability crisis
| Announcement
SALA Professor Patrick Condon shares his analysis of Canada's housing crisis, and proposes solutions on how to close the gap between wages and the cost of housing.
UBC Nursing researchers among 2024/25 Community-University Engagement Support recipients
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's Dr. Helen Brown, Professor, and Catherine Liao, PhD Scholar, receive funding from the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) fund.
A world steeped in violence
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's EQUIP Health Care receives funding from the Government of Canada to build service provider and organizational capacity to better address the intersections of gender-based violence and substance use.
Canadians are losing sleep at an alarming rate, recent reports suggest
CTV News | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Professor Emeritus Wendy Hall comments on a new report that suggests Canadians are losing sleep at an alarming rate.
New stir stick detects drink spiking in seconds
| Announcement
The Spikeless device prototype changes colour when exposed to harmful drug concentrations in any drink.
How resident and family councils improve the quality of life for people living in long-term care facilities
Canadian Nurse | | Media coverage
In a four part series, Associate Professor Farinaz Havaei answers questions about the benefits of community building and advocacy in long-term care.
Canadian schools need new approach to address student substance use, says new report
CBC | | Media coverage
Dr. Emily Jenkins, an associate professor in the School of Nursing, led a study that found more Canadian school principals are dealing with more substance use among students, and are calling for better supports.
Canadian school principals call for more support to deal with student substance use
| Announcement
A survey led by UBC nursing researchers finds Canadian principals overwhelmed by rising student substance use and limited resources. The study calls for a pan-Canadian, evidence-aligned approach to prevention and better support for educators.