Christine Zeindler

UBC experts commit to mental health research

By Christine Zeindler on September 29, 2017

October 1 to 7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week across Canada.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Research, Southern Medical Program

From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter?

By Christine Zeindler on September 18, 2017

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?

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Biology, Faculty of Management, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Learning, Statistics

Nathan Pelletier, Egg Industry Chair in Sustainability/Endowed Chair in Bio-economy Sustainability Management

Modelling the impact of green eggs and hens

By Christine Zeindler on September 11, 2017

The whole food movement may be right; consumption of vegan and organic food can be the best choice for reducing environmental impacts, at least if you’re a chicken.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Business, Faculty of Management, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Research

Want to feel stronger and thinner? Get some exercise

By Christine Zeindler on June 14, 2017

Just one 30-minute bout of exercise makes women feel stronger and thinner, according to a new UBC study. And the positive effect lasts well beyond the activity itself, which may be good news for women concerned about their body image.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Health, Research, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

Exercising can protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease

By Christine Zeindler on May 16, 2017

The evidence is clear. Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, says a panel of researchers and not-for-profit leaders, led by UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Health, Research, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

Rebecca Tyson’s research offers a new analytical tool which can provide estimates of how far bee pollen will travel. Photo credit: Bob Lalonde, associate professor of biology.

New tool can help estimate genetically modified pollen spread

By Christine Zeindler on April 10, 2017

Food purists may have cause to celebrate thanks to a recent international study directed by the University of British Columbia. The study, which evaluated the spread of genetically modified (GM) organisms to non-modified crops, has implications from farm to family.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Biology, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Research

Canada’s parliamentary poet laureate speaks at UBC

By Christine Zeindler on March 14, 2017

Canada’s parliamentary poet laureate George Elliott Clarke will be speaking at UBC’s Okanagan campus Thursday.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

Scotiabank funds $2-million cybersecurity and financial data initiative at UBC

By Christine Zeindler on March 13, 2017

UBC is poised to accelerate cybersecurity and financial risk research in Canada and beyond, thanks to a $2-million donation from Scotiabank.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Business, Faculty of Management, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Statistics

Assistant Professor of Education Christopher Martin

UBC professor says teacher education programs should teach for public accountability

By Christine Zeindler on March 6, 2017

Teachers are empowered to have a strong influence on children, who in turn play a role in shaping society. But with this empowerment comes responsibility.

Posted in News Features | Tagged Learning