Strategic Priority Areas: Solutions for People
Co-op Chronicles: Thriving in Computer Engineering
| Spotlight
Arya's experience with Computer engineering and her co-op journey.
Canadian collaboration to develop national standards for substance use education and intervention in schools
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's Dr. Emily Jenkins discusses how the National Centre for Innovation and educational professionals are transforming substance use education in the K-12 school system.
How to Support Trans Youth in BC
The Tyee | | Media coverage
School of nursing Professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on how support and care can help transgender youth.
Peer support to better men’s mental health at core of new B.C. study
Today in BC | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing's Drs. Paul Sharp and John Oliffe (UBC’s Men’s Health Research Program) are finding ways to help men with their mental health struggles through the power of social connection.
Alzheimer Society of B.C. urges residents to plan ahead for climate emergencies
Global News | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch is the featured speaker in a webinar on building climate resilience for people with dementia.
World-first program aims to transform mental health therapy for men
| Announcement
Every day in Canada, approximately nine men die by suicide. Dr. Zac Seidler, a member of UBC's Reducing Male Suicide research cluster, has created a new, man-centric form of therapy to improve how men in crisis engage with and respond to…
Engineering Change: A Woman's Commitment to Promote Diversity in Engineering through Co-op and Work Learn Opportunities
| Spotlight
Zahra's journey in engineering, the courses she took and liked and her experience in Deloitte, BlackBerry, Microsoft, and Scotiabank.
Making An Impact: The Reason Tuugu Chose Engineering
| Spotlight
Tuugu's experience as an international student in engineering and his plans post graduation.
Stay Adaptable And Have Faith That Things Will Work Out
| Spotlight
Nadine's experience in engineering and her current work at Teck Resources.
Unlocking the potential of peer support to improve men’s mental health
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's Dr. Paul Sharp discusses in a Q&A his research on men's mental health and how peer support impacts it.