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Canada Subsidizes the U.S., not the Other Way Around - School of Social Work
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Canada Subsidizes the U.S., not the Other Way Around By Jim Stanford Donald Trump’s erratic threats to impose tariffs on U.S. international trade (not to mention even more extreme threats, like taking over the Panama Canal, Greenland, and Gaza) are creating huge uncertainty in countries around...
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BSH's report, A Case for Community Land Trusts in Canada, not only outlines key the benefits of CLTs, but offers policy recommendations to structurally shift the housing market towards a more affordable, equitable, and sustainable model. Read the key takeaways in this blog.
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Visiting International Research Students
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Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Updates
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Small acts of kindness can significantly reduce loneliness—especially for those who are socially anxious or withdrawn, UBC research finds.
on Sep 13
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The future is compostable. Period. - UBC News
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UBC biomedical engineering alumna Rashmi Prakash, who has developed sustainable and reliable menstrual pad, winning her the James Dyson Award's Canada prize for design innovation.
on Sep 11
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Seventy-year-old Parkinson’s drug shows promise against tuberculosis - UBC News
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New UBC study reveals benztropine’s potential to treat the world’s deadliest infectious disease and combat growing antibiotic resistance.
on Sep 2
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Fast-tracking mining in B.C. without repeating past mistakes - UBC News
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B.C. is pushing mineral mining to meet clean energy demand, but UBC experts stress the need to balance growth with Indigenous rights and the environment.
on Aug 29
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UBC-developed app saves seniors a trip to the dentist - UBC News
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UBC researchers have developed ToothPortal, a secure teledentistry app that streamlines dental care for seniors in long-term care and enhances training for dentistry students.
on Aug 23
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Thousands more B.C. women chose top-tier birth control after patient costs eliminated - UBC News
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New UBC research shows a 49-per-cent jump in long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) use after B.C. made contraception free.
on Aug 23
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MS may begin far earlier than previously thought
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UBC researchers find that people with MS increase their healthcare usage up to 15 years before symptoms appear, highlighting new opportunities for earlier detection.
on Aug 5
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Nature vs. nurture beliefs are still holding women back in STEM - UBC News
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New research explores how everyday assumptions—not just policies—can quietly steer women away from system-focused roles in STEM.
on Jul 26
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Hail UBC - UBC Library Open Collections
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Learning, knowledge, research, insight: welcome to the world of UBC Library, the second-largest academic research library in Canada.
on Jul 24
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Kindness counts—even to a five-day-old baby - UBC News
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A new UBC study suggests the roots of morality may be present from birth.
on Jul 18
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UBCO researchers create 3D-printed living lung tissue - UBC's Okanagan News
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Printed tissue enables better testing of drugs and disease pathways
on Jul 17
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Typically, full-time MSc and PhD students receive offers of full financial support from the department for a guaranteed period.
on Jul 17
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Climate change and loss of sea ice is creating stressors for these animals, and they are adapting to a new life in the Arctic.
on Jul 12
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Talk Canadian to me: Dictionary of Canadianisms goes mobile in time for July 1 - UBC News
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Explore over 14,500 Canadianisms —celebrating how we speak, coast to coast.
on Jul 2
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Alluvial fans of post-glacial environments within British Columbia
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Learning, knowledge, research, insight: welcome to the world of UBC Library, the second-largest academic research library in Canada.
on Jun 30
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Internationally renowned clinician-scientist to lead Faculty of Medicine and UBC Health - UBC News
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Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, a leading clinician-scientist whose work spans cancer detection, biomedical engineering and global health will be joining the University of British Columbia as the new Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. Dr. Anandasabapathy is currently...
on Jun 24
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Could AI and lab-grown sperm solve male infertility? - UBC Faculty of Medicine
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Using 3D bioprinting and other cutting-edge technologies, a team of UBC researchers led by Dr. Ryan Flannigan is bringing new hope to men with a severe form of infertility
on Jun 20
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UBC scientists receive new funding for stem cell and regenerative medicine research
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Researchers will develop ground-breaking therapies across 14 disease areas, including Type 1 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease.
on Jun 20
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How language revitalization boosts Indigenous health - UBC News
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New research shows that reviving Indigenous languages may do more than preserve culture—it may also improve public health.
on Jun 16
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FNHL open letter concerning public denial statements - First Nations House of Learning
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To the University of British Columbia community, A collective of approximately 30 Indigenous faculty and staff from UBC Vancouver recently gathered to discuss public statements that question or deny Indigenous rights, title, and the historical record of Indian Residential School abuses and...
on May 23
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Open Access Article Publishing at UBC Annual Report, 2023-2024
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Learning, knowledge, research, insight: welcome to the world of UBC Library, the second-largest academic research library in Canada.
on May 16
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UBC Library supports Canadian research data discovery in European open scholarship platform
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UBC Library has added a new research platform, OpenAIRE, to its suite of data discovery systems, making Canadian research data more accessible to scholars in the European Union.
on May 13
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Transformative Memory International Network | Transformative Memory International Network
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What makes the work of memory transformative in the afterlives of political violence, such as dictatorships, war, genocide, plantation slavery and settler colonialism? As a global collective of artists, academics and community leaders, we embrace methodologies that uphold reciprocal,...
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Reconciliation Pole - Indigenous Portal
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The day started out under a bank of rain clouds at the University of British Columbia and ended with a Haida totem pole being raised under sunshine to the cheers of thousands. On April 1st, 2017, Reconciliation Pole — as it’s officially known — a 55-foot red cedar pole carved by 7idansuu...
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How ‘parks for bugs’ boost pollinators in Vancouver - UBC News
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A study found that reducing lawn mowing and creating pollinator meadows significantly boosts pollinator diversity, creating healthier and more resilient ecosystems.
on Apr 25
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Who is most likely to fall for fake news? - UBC News
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New research reveals who is most at risk, as a first step toward effective strategies for counteracting misinformation.
on Apr 22
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Cedar is a well-known symbol of the Northwest Coast. For thousands of years, coastal First Nations in British Columbia have the versatile wood in many aspects of their lives.1 Not only is cedar a key natural resource in the production of material goods, the tree also plays an integral role in...
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Researchers develop new way to match young cancer patients with the right drugs - UBC News
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A pan-Canadian team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumours in chicken eggs and analyzing their proteins.
on Apr 2
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Wreck Beach | Visit UBC Vancouver campus attractions
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Located on the west end of UBC, Wreck Beach is Vancouver’s legendary clothing-optional beach. The popular spot is one of Canada's most-visited beaches.
on Mar 30
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Canada’s housing crisis is preventing millions from forming the households they want - UBC News
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A new UBC sociology study examines how rising housing costs across major Canadian cities have affected household formation from 1981 to 2021.
on Mar 28
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New stir stick detects drink spiking in seconds - UBC News
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UBC researchers have developed a seemingly ordinary stir stick capable of detecting common drink-spiking drugs potentially preventing assaults.
on Mar 28
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Restricting the use of DeepSeek at UBC
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DeepSeek, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, has been restricted at the university.
on Mar 26
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PREDICTING DISASTERS: Earthquakes, Scientists, and Uncertainty in Modern Japan | By Kerry Smith
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book review of PREDICTING DISASTERS: Earthquakes, Scientists, and Uncertainty in Modern Japan | By Kerry Smith
on Mar 25
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Enhancing Digital Learning & Engagement with Generative AI
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The BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (PSFS) is enhancing the Digital Learning Strategy (DLS) by leveraging advanced technologies such as Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to provide context-specific guidance on digital learning.
on Mar 21
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Restricting the use of DeepSeek at UBC
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DeepSeek is an artificial intelligence (AI) company known for its advanced generative AI models
on Mar 20
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ADHD misinformation on TikTok is shaping young adults’ perceptions - UBC News
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An analysis of the 100 most-viewed TikTok videos related to ADHD revealed that fewer than half the claims about symptoms actually align with clinical guidelines for diagnosing ADHD.
on Mar 20
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Let’s get Rootbound: Grace Nosek on the Power of Climate Fiction and Art
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Join us in person or online for an exciting conversation with Grace Nosek about her book, Rootbound, and the unique role that climate fiction and art can play in empowering youth and driving climate action.
on Mar 14
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Prof. Laura Nelson receives Large TLEF grant for AI literacy project - Department of Sociology
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"Unpacking the Black Box: Critical AI Literacies for Arts Education," is one of 17 Arts projects to receive funding.
on Mar 13
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2025 Discovery of more Saturnian Moons
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(For immediate release) View image here The International Astronomical Union recognized the discovery of 128 new moons of Saturn by astronomers from Taiwan, Canada, USA, and France on March 11/2025.
on Mar 12
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Saturn still reigns supreme as moon king with 128 new moons - UBC News
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The International Astronomical Union has recognized the discovery of Saturn's 128 new moons.
on Mar 12
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Why ‘leaky’ plants could accelerate climate change
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Plants play a key role in regulating Earth’s climate, but recent research suggests that rising temperatures could disrupt this balance, because plants are leaking more water than previously thought.
on Mar 8
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Would you like to learn more about open education and open educational resources but don’t know where to start? This introductory workshop is for you. This session will...
on Mar 3
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