UBC researcher says management of pine beetle not working
A method to control the spread of mountain pine beetles—pheromone baiting—may actually help the pest’s population increase, UBC research shows.
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UBC prof. creates crowdsourcing map to track changes in Canada’s media
While the landscape of Canadian media outlets has changed significantly during the past decade, a UBC researcher is hoping to keep tabs on exactly what has changed and where.
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UBC research could help local governments plan together
A new approach to modelling land use change developed at UBC could help cities and towns better coordinate their land-use planning efforts.
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New UBC program feeds demand for creative tech-savvy workers
There’s a new program at UBC’s Okanagan campus linking the tech industry to academia.
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UBC partnership aims to recycle environmental contaminants
UBC is partnering with a BC company to turn soil contaminants into household products.
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UBC takes steps toward examining the DNA of the world’s wine regions
UBC researchers are one step closer to identifying the biological personalities of the world’s greatest wines.
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Faces aren’t always to be believed when it comes to honesty
UBC researchers have determined that certain facial features, not the expression, influence whether people think someone is trustworthy.
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Do think-tanks matter? A UBC professor says ‘think again’
A UBC professor is suggesting government policy makers and advisors need to do a re-think when it comes to giving validity to reports coming across their desks.
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Wood mulch can help in climate change fight
In addition to looking nice, covering soil with wood mulch can actually help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, UBC research shows.
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UBC celebrates graduates and student accomplishment
After a year of celebration at UBC Okanagan, the last hurrah takes place this week as the campus recognizes one of its largest graduating classes—more than 1,600 students will cross the stage to accept their UBC degree.
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