September 23, 2021Heightened food worries linked to worse mental health during COVID-19 pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns may have worsened worries over food insecurity among many Canadians and negatively impacted their mental health, according to a nationwide survey conducted during the first wave. People who were younger or who had household incomes below $50,000...Learn more
September 14, 2021How to make the transition back to the office easier on your pandemic petAfter more than a year of working and schooling from home, many offices and schools are re-opening as the COVID-19 vaccine uptake rises. But for those who saw the lockdowns as the perfect opportunity to get a pandemic puppy, concerns may be setting in over how your pet will transition to less time...Learn more
September 7, 2021Launching UBC’s COVID-19 rapid testing programFor information on COVID-19 and UBC’s response, including FAQs and information for students and parents, visit: covid19.ubc.ca As you know, UBC is requiring COVID-19 rapid testing for all students, faculty and staff, with exemptions provided for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19...Learn more
September 2, 2021Ensuring a safe start to the new academic yearNext week sees the start of Winter Session, Term 1, and a return to campus for many of us. Whether you are a new or returning student, a faculty or staff member, we look forward to welcoming everyone back. For those returning to in-person teaching and learning, research, or working on campus, we...Learn more
September 2, 2021How to ease back-to-school stress for school-age kidsHeading back to school can be stressful for children even when there’s no global pandemic to worry about. Now, this ‘return to normalcy’ after COVID-19 lockdowns makes it more important than ever to pay attention to children’s mental health, says Dr. Tyler Black , assistant clinical professor...Learn more
August 26, 2021UBC implements vaccine declaration and rapid testing for COVID-19This week the Provincial Health Officer, the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, and the Minister of Education announced a new Public Health Order relating to the wearing of non-medical masks in public indoor settings, for K-12 and post-secondary institutions, along with other...Learn more
August 25, 2021UBC to require non-medical masks and additional vaccine measuresYesterday, the Provincial Health Officer, the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, and the Minister of Education announced that there will be an additional Public Health Order relating to non-medical masks in public indoor settings, in K-12, and in provincial post-secondary...Learn more
August 6, 2021UBC experts on Canada reopening its border to U.S. travellersThe Canadian border reopens to fully vaccinated U.S. travellers on Monday, August 9. UBC experts are available to comment. Dr. Stephen Hoption Cann Clinical Professor, School of Population and Public Health Cell: 778-928-8339 Email: hoption.cann@ubc.ca Interview language(s): English Epidemiology,...Learn more
August 6, 2021UBC’s HVAC teams are making sure we can breathe easyOver the past 18 months, learning, research, and work at UBC has been taking place remotely wherever possible. But one group of people has diligently stayed on campus to keep infrastructure humming: the team responsible for ensuring that heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems...Learn more
August 4, 2021Beyond COVID-19: How mRNA technology could transform how we treat diseaseB.C. could be next hub for developing, manufacturing the high-tech vaccine platform When Dr. Anna Blakney interviewed for a position at the University of British Columbia at the start of 2020, mRNA technology—her area of research expertise—wasn’t yet widely known by the general public. Then COVID-...Learn more