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Work conditions drive nurse exodus: study
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Farinaz Havaei co-authored a new study which found that work conditions including burnout, staffing shortages and safety affected job satisfaction among nurses.
Everything you need to know about the new Covid-19 vaccine
Chatelaine | | Media coverage
Dr. Anna Blakney, assistant professor at UBC biomedical engineering (Michael Smith Laboratories), explained how this fall’s COVID-19 vaccine differs from previous versions.
Building the Spaces In-Between
| Spotlight
When considering a building, we tend to focus on the spectacular rooms inside or the vibrant façade outside. But architect Bryce Rositch believes the “spaces in-between” truly bring a building to life. He’s referring to overlooked functional areas…
Keeping The Joy Of Learning Alive
| Spotlight
Divya's passion for making an impact through her education and her decision of pursuing Electrical and Chemical Engineering.
Engineering Is About Developing Effective And Accessible Solutions
| Spotlight
Goksu's interest in CHBE and experience working on the Chem E-Car and in the Zandstra Laboratory.
Sask. pronoun policy low on priority list, according to poll
Global News | | Media coverage
Two studies led by nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc showed that allowing queer youth to use their chosen names and pronouns can reduce depression and suicide attempts.
SBME postdoctoral fellow, Samantha Grist, receives the Optica Foundation Challenge Award
UBC - SBME | | Media coverage
Congratulations to SBME postdoctoral fellow Samantha Grist for receiving the Optica Foundation Challenge Award. Samantha’s research focuses on developing silicon photonic biosensors, and she is currently working on a project to develop biosensors to…
Dan Levitt: It's time to stop buying ageist birthday cards
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
Nursing adjunct professor Dan Levitt wrote that birthday cards featuring caricatures of older people are ageist and demoralizing.
Time to fall back: When daylight saving time 2023 ends in Canada
Global News | | Media coverage
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall said people can feel more depressed because of shorter exposure to sunlight in the fall and winter.
Trusting risks in alternative medicine
CKNW Jas Johal Show | | Media coverage
Dr. Bernie Garrett, associate professor at UBC’s School of Nursing, discusses the risks in trusting alternative medicine.