In the Media
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Globe and MailNew housing data show a sluggish turnover rate
Scot Hein, an adjunct professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC, suggests that the city council shifts from rezoning to changing existing zoning to allow more density in exchange for social amenity contributions, such as affordable rentals.
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Best Health
Trying to drink less? 6 non-alcoholic beers you need on your radar
Best Health mentioned UBC nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins for her research on the connection between mental health and substance use during the pandemic.
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The Vancouver Sun
Cash for renters? NDP's tenant assistance pledge sets off debate
Dr. Penny Gurstein, a professor at UBC’s school of community and regional planning, commented on the NDP's housing platform.
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The Discourse
Second Hand House: A personal story of reviving a ‘forever home’
Discourse mentioned work by Joe Dahmen, a professor at UBC's school of architecture and landscape architecture, concerning the cycle of demolition in Vancouver's single family homes.
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Business in Vancouver
From studying pets to rethinking wastewater, BC researchers tap $25m from province
UBC researchers have received support from the BC Knowledge Development Fund for their work to drive innovation and economic growth.
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Kelowna Capital News
UBCO-developed technology opens door to personalized antibiotic therapy
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Mohammad Zarifi and his team at the Okanagan Microelectronics and Gigahertz Application Lab have developed a new method for monitoring bacterial responses to antibiotics in healthcare settings.
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Castanet
New wearable mechanism may lessen the burden of those living with Parkinson’s
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Hadi Mohammadi has developed a new, wearable device that reduces tremors in a range of activities and scenarios, but doesn’t restrict movements of the hand, wrist or fingers.
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Squamish Chief
Squamish recycling smells like garbage and glass
Dr. Anthony Lau, a professor in UBC's department of chemical and biological engineering, was quoted in an article about the contaminants in Squamish’s landfill.
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CBC
How to cool your home or building to better handle hotter temperatures
Dr. Adam Rysanek, a UBC professor of environmental systems at the school of architecture and landscape architecture, was quoted about radiant cooling. Patrick Condon, a professor at UBC's school of architecture and landscape architecture, says on an urban planning level, trees are essential for cooling because the air within the canopy of a tree can be up to five degrees lower.
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News 1130
UBC researchers found wastewater samples can track COVID variants in metropolitan areas
Dr. Ryan Ziels, a professor of civil engineering, spoke about his study that found wastewater genomic testing can be a quick and effective way to track COVID-19 variants within a region.