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B.C. teens trying cannabis, alcohol or tobacco at lowest rate in 30 years, study finds
The Globe and Mail (subscription) | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on young people trying cannabis.
This clinic for gender-affirming health care went private. The founder wishes it didn't have to
CBC | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc said political messages around gender-affirming care can discourage providers from providing care to some patients, further affecting access.
Puberty blockers: What to know about the medication — and where Canadian politicians stand
Yahoo | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on Alberta's proposed legislation to restrict trans youth health care.
I took a driverless taxi and here’s why it freaked me out
Daily Hive | | Media coverage
Dr. Alex Bigazzi, civil engineering professor, said self-driving technology is not ready for full deployment in Canada as it needs more development.
Advocates identify sites to address gap in seniors housing, health care in Vancouver's Chinatown
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
SCARP PhD candidate Louisa-May Khoo authored a report which found that only 2,905 out of 12,788 units of affordable housing in Chinatown, Strathcona and the Downtown Eastside are designated for seniors.
Ready to spring forward? When daylight saving time 2024 begins in Canada
Global News | | Media coverage
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall said the return to standard time in the fall makes people less active in the evening and may cause depression because of shorter exposure to sunlight.
Speaker event at SCARP: China urbanising in global context
Feb 29, 2024 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Event
Weiping Wu, Director and Professor at Columbia University's Urban Planning program, highlighting key conclusions and theoretical touchstones that have emerged, outlining new perspectives, and the transitions underway and their gravity.
Puberty blockers can't be started at 18 when youth have already developed: experts
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc said politicizing medical care could cause trans adolescents to be silent if they are being mistreated.
Understanding how wind farms interact with wind can optimize their power
Earth.com | | Media coverage
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff, with doctoral student Sebastiano Stipa, is part of a team of researchers studying how wind farms can change airstream patterns.
Making The World A Better Place Through Research And Sharing Knowledge
| Spotlight
Madisyn shares her journey in engineering and her experience as a graduate student.