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People who use alternative medicine favour risk and novelty, and distrust science
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UBC Nursing researchers find that people who access alternative health-care therapies tend to be wealthier, like novelty and taking risks, and are also more likely to distrust conventional medicine.
Cuddly robots charm B.C. seniors as researchers study benefits of AI pals in elder care
CBC | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Lillian Hung is leading a study on how social robots interact with older adults and what it could mean for senior care.
Can social robots be used in elder care? UBC Nursing study aims to find out
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Meet Kiwi and Mango - cute, cuddly robots powered by AI that can learn, speak, recognize faces and voices, and even offer hugs. They're on loan for a School of Nursing study exploring how social robots can help build connections in elder care.
New Action Guide Empowers People with Dementia
CTV Morning Live | | Media coverage
UBC researchers collaborated with a group of people living with dementia to develop an anti-stigma toolkit, offering an action guide to bolster community engagement and bridge healthcare support gaps. Nursing professor Dr. Alison Phinney was…
New action guide empowers people with dementia
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UBC School of Nursing researcher Dr. Alison Phinney and collaborators have produced a guide for people with dementia to create action groups to make changes in their community, reduce stigma and promote inclusion.
Although Engineering Is Not Easy, It Is Worth It
| Spotlight
Danny's decision of studying mechanical engineering and his experience in the program.
Working On Projects That Have Value And Make A Positive Impact
| Spotlight
Learn about Elio's decision of pursuing computer engineering and his involvement in extracurriculars and Co-op.
Calls for more education, less stigma as report shows toxic drugs the leading cause of death in B.C. youth
CBC News | | Media coverage
Nursing associate professor Dr. Emily Jenkins discussed how to best support children and youth when it comes to substance use education and intervention.
UBC electrical and computer engineering expert named Canada Research Chair
| Announcement
Dr. Olivia Di Matteo, a new Canada Research Chair in Quantum Software and Algorithms, shares what her current and future research looks like.
UBC Applied Science research and outreach receive over $12M investment
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Forty-seven UBC engineering and nursing projects have received federal and provincial funding to advance innovation and learning, support research that tackles the challenges of human equity and climate change, and promote STEM to B.C. youth.