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Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed an N95 mask that works to protect individuals from spreading COVID-19 while keeping the environment in mind. The new mask — called the Canadian-Mask or Can-Mask — was…
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With more countries legalizing the use of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes, Canada is adding production of higher quality cannabis on its to-do list for this decade.UBC has received $4.2 million in funding…
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Article content continuedThe Indigenous Strategic Plan will be a source of guidance and inspiration far beyond UBC. In particular, it is our expectation that through this plan, the university will demonstrate how public institutions, not…
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Article contentChris Pritchett’s most important lineup right now has two pitchers and a hitter.Pritchett is the head coach of the UBC Thunderbirds’ baseball team and the program has landed former major league first baseman Justin Morneau…
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VANCOUVER -- More than 100 cases of possible cheating are under investigation at the University of British Columbia, all linked to one Math 100 midterm exam. The allegations came to light over the weekend after someone…
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Is being skinny a genetic trait?An international team of researchers, including a UBC scientist, believe they’ve found evidence of just that.The team, which includes researchers from Switzerland, Austria and Australia published their…
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Dr. Carolina Tropini, Italian-Canadian biophysicist and Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) School of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, has been named 2020’s winner of…
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Offerings tailored to professionals with years of experience, with specializations in health care, finance and more Beedie School of BusinessSimon Fraser University, Vancouver Part time: 20 months Work…
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A new report from researchers at the University of British Columbia attempts to quantify the amount of online hate and harassment received by political candidates. While there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest politicians are…
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With B.C. likely to need as many as 412 million face masks in the next 12 months, researchers at UBC are now hard at work to find a local solution - and the answer may simply be the trees. That’s where, officials from the school’s…
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