UBC expert sets the stage for London
As the 2012 Olympics begin, Prof. Kurt Huebner of the UBC Centre for European Studies discusses the mood in London, the political risks, and the opening ceremonies. The opening ceremonies For every...
View ArticleThe Next Big Thing: UBC researchers predict game-changers that could rock our...
Almost every year since 2006, UBC Reports, the monthly news publication for the University of British Columbia, has asked a small number of experts to identify intriguing developments that may...
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Q&A on how to protect your skin from the summer sun
Dr. Harvey Lui says people often make the mistake of not applying enough sunscreen. Photo: Wikipedia Commons Summer doesn’t last long, but the damaging effects of the sun could last a lifetime unless...
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Q&A on Islam’s holy month of Ramadan
Dr. Rumee Ahmed Rumee Ahmed, assistant professor of Islamic studies in the Dept. of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies, discusses Ramadan, which begins July 9. What is the significance of...
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Q&A on the UBC Grand Prix and the benefits of cycling
Dr. Jack Taunton, one of the founders of the Allan McGavin Sports MedicineCentre, was inducted into the BC Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011. Dr. Jack Taunton talks about the UBC Grand Prix, which takes...
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UBC experts for Canada’s Throne Speech
Photo: Jared Grove, Wikimedia Commons UBC experts are available to comment on politics and policy related to the federal government’s 2013 Throne Speech. Werner Antweiler (available from 2-4 p.m.) UBC...
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