In the Media
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Castanet NewsTop UBCO Engineering student recognized at 2023 graduation ceremony
Solomon Thiessen, described as an "exceptionally gifted" School of Engineering student, was awarded UBC's Governor General's Silver Medal for achieving the highest academic standing of all students in their graduating year.
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The TyeeThe shipping climate crunch
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Amanda Giang conducted a study that investigated climate policy in the shipping industry.
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CTV News'Very, very hard to breathe': Experts call wildfires a 'major public health concern' for Canada
Nursing lecturer Raluca Radu said that wildfire smoke needs to be treated as a public health concern as the climate crisis worsens
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Canadian ArchitectLukas Ewing wins 2023 Michael Evamy Scholarship
SALA student Lukas Ewing was awarded for his research project to explore adoption and transient spaces.
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Financial Post
Materials engineers win CHAIR 2022 Community Leadership Award
Material engineering experts Dr. Edouard Asselin and Dr. Amanda Clifford were recognized for their leading research on copper for infection prevention and control.
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The Globe and MailAt the Venice Architecture Biennale, architects tackle the housing crisis
SALA associate professor Dr. Matthew Soules comments on Canada’s Venice Biennale exhibit on the housing crisis.
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The Globe and MailCanada sees the rise of mall cities
School of community and regional planning professor emeritus Dr. Penny Gurstein discussed the potential of mall cities to solve Canada’s housing crisis.
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Toronto StarStudents disheartened after anti-Pride protests lead to empty desks at Ontario schools
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on the importance of rainbow symbols in schools for LGBTQ youth.
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Toronto Star‘A start’: Toronto multiplex policy aimed at boosting housing welcomed by observers
SCARP's Dr. Penny Gurstein, co-director of UBC’s housing research collaborative, commented on a new policy allowing single family homes in Toronto to be converted into low-rise multiplexes.
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Business in VancouverDo we have the time and space for a 15-minute city?
School of community and regional planning PhD student Wes Regan discussed the 15-minute city concept.