September 22, 2020Student enrolment remains strong at UBCEnrolment figures higher or on par with previous years in Vancouver and the Okanagan Student enrolment numbers remain strong this fall at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan—a sign of the university’s stellar academic reputation. Students are keenly interested in achieving their educational ambitions at...Learn more
September 21, 2020UBC experts on 2020 B.C. provincial electionBritish Columbians will go to the polls to elect a new government on Oct. 24. UBC experts are available to comment on a variety of election issues. Politics Gerald Baier Associate Professor, Department of Political Science Tel: 604-827-5560 Cel: 604-754-8546 Email: gerald.baier@ubc.ca Canadian...Learn more
September 17, 2020Powerful, double-decker bus-sized microscopes help scientists uncover possible COVID-19 treatmentResearchers at UBC’s faculty of medicine are working with microscopes—some up to 13 feet tall—to help prevent and treat COVID-19. The research team, led by Sriram Subramaniam, a professor in UBC’s department of biochemistry and molecular biology, is using a powerful imaging technique known as cryo-...Learn more
September 11, 2020Webinar: Global projections of potential lives saved from COVID-19 from using face masksMost health authorities recommend wearing non-medical face masks in crowded spaces where physical distancing is not possible to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Together with colleagues at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, UBC professor Michael...Learn more
September 11, 2020Six tips for starting your career during COVID-19The job market may be changing—but many opportunities are available Finding a job during a global pandemic may seem like a daunting task—but opportunities do exist and there are strategies that can help job seekers in these uncertain economic times. With many businesses booming during COVID-19—from...Learn more
September 9, 2020UBC researchers play pivotal role in confronting COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted challenges, exacerbated inequalities and sparked uncertainty for many. But one area of particular strength and inspiration is Canada’s research community and its response to the pandemic. According to UBC Vice-President Research and Innovation Gail Murphy, the...Learn more
September 9, 2020UBC researchers run tests to find best materials and styles for face masksLightweight cotton mask with dried baby-wipe filter combines good filter quality and breathability Most scientists and health authorities support wearing non-medical face masks in public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. A team of UBC researchers led by Steven Rogak , a professor of...Learn more
September 3, 2020UBC students take part in historic first-ever virtual orientationStaff working hard to deliver meaningful and engaging online experience This September, thousands of UBC students will make history when they take part in the university’s first ever virtual orientation. With most classes being offered online this fall due to COVID-19, UBC’s three hallmark...Learn more
September 2, 2020Online learning and the student experience for Fall 2020Returning to university or stepping onto a campus for the first time as a student can be a life-changing experience. Anticipation, excitement, and usually a fair degree of nervousness, are a potent mix especially that for many students, the beginning of their studies also marks the first time they’...Learn more
August 31, 2020Q&A: How parents can identify anxiety warning signs as students return to schoolWhen students across British Columbia head back to school, they’ll enter a new world of COVID-19 precautions and protocols. Consequently, students of all ages, from kindergarten to Grade 12, may experience higher levels of anxiety with varying symptoms and consequences. Steven Taylor, professor at...Learn more