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Dr. Peter Zandstra appointed VP, Research and Innovation
Dr. Zandstra will provide leadership in the development and administration of research
UBC Connects at Robson Square presents ‘Repairing the Mind’
Join UBC scholars in a conversation about the future of brain injury research and recovery
Celebrate Earth Day with Suzanne Simard
Event features music and dance inspired by nature, followed by a live conversation
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UBC’s inaugural UNESCO Chair tackles racialized health inequities through law
Use of data to confront health inequities at a critical moment for democracy and human rights worldwide
Undergraduate students help turn science fiction into reality
Learn how Stephanie, Sam and Hasan are turning life’s molecular building blocks into microscopic data storage
Texting with a stranger beats a chatbot at easing loneliness
Study challenges the idea that an always-available AI companion can substitute for human connection
When charm turns toxic: Understanding “poisonous people”
UBCO researcher provides science-based tools for navigating dark personalities
From Campus Security and Community Safety
UBC’s new Community Safety model blends community engagement, research collaboration, and design innovation
In community hands: Sustaining language and culture in a digital world
Languages, traditions, and cultural knowledge are increasingly at risk