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A new biodegradable packing foam developed at UBC not only potentially addresses the world’s plastic pollution crisis but also serves as an equal and true partnership example of working with First Nations.The team came together to turn a…

A national study led by UBC researchers at the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation is shedding light on how to more effectively treat atrial fibrillation (AF) – a common heart rhythm problem associated with increased risk of stroke and…

If space is the final frontier, it’s food that will get us there in good shape, and UBC researchers are making sure that our food will be up to the task.Dr. John Frostad, an assistant professor in chemical and biological engineering who…

Too much screen time can slow children’s recovery from concussions, but new research from UBC and the University of Calgary suggests that banning screen time is not the answer.The researchers looked for links between the self-reported…

Today, Peter Wall and UBC announced the launch of the Wall Research Awards and Wall Fellowships, which will be supported by the Peter Wall Legacy Fund, for a total of up to $4 million each year.These Wall Research Awards and Fellowships…

Adiverse range of Indigenous-focused projects will receive a significant funding boost this month to help transform innovative and impactful ideas into reality. Through the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund (ISI Fund), UBC has…

New UBC research has shown warmer temperatures can lead to smaller butterflies that collect less pollen and visit fewer flowers.Warmer temps = smaller wingsDr. Michelle Tseng and recent graduate Erez Büyükyilmaz grew butterflies in the…

A new lab at UBC’s Vancouver campus is looking for research participants—and not just anyone will do. The criteria? Must be furry and four-legged. Enjoy belly rubs and yummy treats? That’s a bonus, too.The new Human-Animal Interaction Lab…

Stigma and discrimination associated with substance use, known as substance use stigma, contribute directly to significant harms and barriers to care. Due to widespread negative attitudes towards substance use issues, people are often…

The University of British Columbia has formally introduced the first Student Strategic Plan (SSP) in Canada.“The goal of the UBC Student Strategic Plan is fundamentally to recognize that students are at the centre of all we do at UBC. We…