UBC recognizes dedicated staff with excellence awards
At last week’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Town Hall, a number of employees were recognized for exemplary service to the university at the annual Staff Awards of Excellence.
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UBC researcher wonders where the women are
After an in-depth study, a UBC Okanagan researcher says almost every aspect of two top science journals continue to under-represent women—from published articles to photos, feature profiles and even advertisements.
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UBC study raises the standard for measuring nerve cell death
Researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus have developed a new and improved method to judge the effectiveness of experimental therapies for neurodegeneration—the progressive loss of neurons.
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UBC Okanagan linguist creates language for Hollywood film Alpha
Like the crisp, white vista of frozen tundra, Christine Schreyer was given a blank canvas when it came to creating the dialogue for Alpha, a Hollywood historical drama released just last week.
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Pursuing uncharted territories at work and play
ANDREW JIRASEK certainly doesn’t fit the stereotype of a physicist. […]
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Encouraging a sense of curiosity
IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO and only one to stumble. […]
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Reducing the fear of being too happy
A UBC researcher has helped establish that, even for people who have a fear of happiness, brief positive psychology interventions embedded within university courses can enhance well-being.
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New study discovers gene that makes lavender smell sweet
For many, summer isn’t complete without fields of purple and the sweet smell of lavender.
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Depression and diabetes treatment should go hand-in-hand
A UBC researcher says there is a lot more to treating people with Type 2 diabetes than just moderating their diet and prescribing exercise.
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The challenges and rewards of academic research
THE GREAT OUTDOORS has always been Ryan Whitehouse’s calling. Growing […]
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