UBC experts commit to mental health research
October 1 to 7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week across Canada.
Pocket-sized microscope brings science lessons in Africa into focus
The Foldscope—a 50-cent paper microscope about the size of a bookmark—was meant to inspire and change the world.
UBC team recognized for increasing blood donations on campus
Team-based approach to saving lives recognized nationally by Canadian Blood Services.
Purple plant is on the defensive
While lavender has long been known for its strong scent and soothing oils, a UBC researcher is exploring the plant’s ability to create natural pesticides.
Regular exercise benefits those with spinal cord injuries
What’s true for the general population is doubly true for those living with disabilities.
Small towns need to do more to help immigrants feel they belong
UBC researchers have determined that efforts to make immigrants feel welcome in small, rural towns often miss the mark—despite the good intentions.
City of Kelowna and UBC Okanagan sign cooperation agreement
The City of Kelowna and UBC’s Okanagan Campus have a new tool in place to help guide their continued cooperation well into the future.
From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter?
As grade-schoolers concentrate on the three Rs, many university students are already planning their future careers. Many believe top grades are the key to landing successful jobs, but does this always hold true?
UBC research discovers a chemical-free way to keep apples fresher longer
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but the mold on it could make you sick.
Better, cheaper bio-ink may be used to create artificial organs
A new bio-ink that may support a more efficient and inexpensive fabrication of human tissues and organs has been created by researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus.