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Vancouver-based UVX sweeps in to fight infections in senior care homes
BC Business | | Media coverage
Recent engineering alumni Saimir Sulaj and Kunal Sethi have developed a UV light device to safely disinfect air and surfaces in their new tech startup.
‘I would’ve rather died than stop using’: White Rock man on battle with addiction
Surrey Now-Leader | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins discussed how to best support children and youth when it comes to substance use education and intervention.
How to get a good night's sleep in the heat
CBC News Vancouver (TV) | | Media coverage
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall discussed how to get a good night’s rest when it’s hot (at 0:42).
Enriching Health Through Engineering: Madhini's Story
| Spotlight
Madhini's interest in improving lives through healthcare and how engineering helped her achieve that dream.
Navigating Dreams and Code: Penjani's Path in Computer Engineering
| Spotlight
Penjani's experience of choosing computer engineering and how his co-op experiences have helped him in his current role at Fortinet.
How heading a soccer ball can hurt the brain
Washington Post | | Media coverage
Media mentioned a study led by mechanical engineering professor Dr. Lyndia Wu which found that redirecting a soccer ball with your head results in 22g of acceleration or more.
New UBC Engineering research takes aim at improving diagnostic imaging
| Announcement
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering researchers Jonathan Holzman and Alexis Guidi are exploring the potential of terahertz radiation to improve the quality of medical diagnostic imaging.
Scientists say all men fit into 3 categories - so which one are you?
Daily Mail | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. John Oliffe led a study which found three masculine styles manifested in relationships: neo-traditional, egalitarian and progressive,
Designing cooler homes
BC Today with Michelle Eliot | | Media coverage
Architecture professor Dr. Adam Rysanek discussed what to do to make your home cooler (1:37 mark)
What’s your masculine style: Neo-traditional, egalitarian or progressive?
| Announcement
Men navigate their intimate partner relationships depending on one of three masculine styles, says new research led by UBC School of Nursing professor and men’s health expert Dr. John Oliffe.