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UBC biologist wins NAS Gilbert Morgan Smith Medal
January 21, 2021
UBC biologist Dr. Patrick Keeling will receive the 2021 Gilbert Morgan Smith Medal. The medal, awarded every three years by the National Academy of Sciences, recognizes excellence in research on marine or freshwater algae. Keeling is a leading expert in the study of single-cell organisms known as… read more
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UBC Science celebrates three University Killam Professors
January 14, 2021
Ecologist Dr. Dolph Schluter, fisheries economist Dr. Rashid Sumaila, and geochemist Dr. Dominique Weis have joined the ranks of UBC’s University Killam Professors. The professorships are the highest honour UBC can confer on a faculty member, designating exceptional teachers and researchers… read more
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Prominent disease modeller appointed head of UBC Mathematics
January 14, 2021
UBC mathematical biologist Dr. Dan Coombs, whose research focuses on viral disease dynamics and the dynamics of immune receptors on cell surfaces, has been appointed head of the UBC Department of Mathematics. His term began January 1, 2021. “UBC's mathematical research is highly ranked,… read more
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UBC Computer Science welcomes new head
January 13, 2021
Professor Ian Mitchell began a five-year term as head of the UBC Department of Computer Science on January 1, 2021. Prior to stepping into the role as head, Ian served as associate head (undergraduate), where he coordinated efforts to meet increasing demand among students for training in… read more
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Researchers identify Canada's unprotected conservation hot spots
January 5, 2021
A first-of-its-kind mapping project is highlighting the most important areas that provide Canadians with freshwater, recreation and carbon storage—including vital locations that aren’t currently being protected. “Most research that studies the benefits people get from nature… read more
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What’s killing killer whales? Orca report covering a decade of necropsies identifies threats
December 2, 2020
Pathology reports on more than 50 killer whales stranded over nearly a decade in the northeast Pacific and Hawaii show that orcas face a variety of mortal threats—many stemming from human interactions. A study analyzing the reports was published today in the journal PLOS ONE. The study… read more
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Three UBC Science researchers recognized with NSERC prizes
November 10, 2020
Three UBC Science researchers have been awarded some of the most prestigious science and engineering prizes in Canada. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) awarded fisheries expert William Cheung and zoologist Mary O’Connor a E.W.R… read more
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Ecologically friendly agriculture doesn't compromise crop yields
November 4, 2020
Increasing diversity in crop production benefits biodiversity without compromising crop yields, according to an international study comparing 42,000 examples of diversified and simplified agricultural practices. Diversification includes practices such as growing multiple crops in rotation,… read more
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Scientists detect 39 new gravitational wave events
October 29, 2020
The LIGO-Virgo Collaboration, including researchers at the University of British Columbia, has confirmed 39 new gravitational wave event detections, more than quadrupling the total known gravitational wave events from 11 to 50. The results, published in four papers on arXiv, and soon to… read more
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New funding boosts UBC research into enhanced cannabis cultivars
October 27, 2020
More than $4.2 million in federal, provincial and industry support announced this week will bolster UBC research into enhanced cannabis cultivars, with a particular focus on disease resistance. The project--Fast-Track Breeding of Powdery Mildew-Resistant Cannabis--is being led by UBC researchers… read more