UBC experts are available to discuss what a very strong El Niño could mean for B.C. and Canada

The CHIME telescope has made its first standalone detection of the glow of hydrogen from when the universe was about five billion years old, paving the way for new studies of cosmic expansion and dark energy.

UBC-led research uncovered tiny marine spiders that suck the juice out of jellyfish and other hydroids, helping fill gaps in our understanding of coastal biodiversity.

UBC experts are available to comment on the upcoming provincial election on Oct. 24.

Learn about UBC's proactive and holistic approach to meeting students’ changing health and wellbeing needs.

UBC experts are available to comment on Canada potentially joining as an EU "associate member."

UBC pediatric neurologist Dr. James Lee explains why your kids need a good night’s sleep — and how to help them get it.

As democratic tensions rise globally, a UBC political scientist examines why Canada may be better positioned to resist deep division and what citizens can do to help strengthen democratic life.

New research from UBC's Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics and BC Children's Hospital Research Institute explains why some people with Huntington disease develop symptoms a decade earlier and points to a promising treatment target.

Loss of the millennia-old ecosystem shows that even the Arctic's projected last ice refuge is vulnerable to rapid change.

The woolly dog pelt will be on loan from the Smithsonian Institution to the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) from September 2026 to August 2027.

Media are invited to cover Move-In Day at UBC Vancouver as a new academic year gets underway.

UBC Food Services offers extensive support for students with allergies, dietary restrictions and cultural food preferences, helping them navigate residence dining safely and confidently from Day 1.

Vancouver mayoral candidates gather at UBC Robson Square to debate housing affordability, real estate development, homelessness and public safety ahead of the 2026 municipal election.

More than 80 per cent of North American forests could face greater threats from pests and diseases by mid-century, finds UBC-led study

A new study suggests this twist arises from how the rapidly growing spine develops around the gut, offering fresh insight into one of nature’s most unusual body plans.

A landmark partnership between the Wet’suwet’en Nation and UBC is pioneering a made-in-B.C. solution to the global plastic crisis, turning local forestry waste into biodegradable foam packaging.

The agar-based coating could help cut spoilage, food waste and reliance on refrigeration

Landing nets were the leading cause of injuries linked to deaths in released coho. UBC researchers say most of those injuries can be avoided.

From Norway's Viking Row to the World Cup Final halftime show, two UBC music scholars explain how tens of thousands of strangers learn to move as one.

Researchers hand-sewed custom falconry-style hoods and miniature backpacks for pigeons, revealing unexpected eye movements that could help inspire smarter autonomous drones.

Now in its second year, Seaweed School is teaching young students the importance of these “gateway” algae.

UBC researchers discovered a remarkable adaptation that challenges a long-standing explanation for why insects never colonized the open ocean.

Newly identified lymphatic network could fundamentally shift how we understand and treat leading causes of blindness.

UBC engineers mapped how pregnancy changes seatbelt fit, laying the groundwork for future restraint design

New UBC research could expand genetic screening for families at risk of aggressive cancer.

Researchers say the findings reveal ongoing inequities in maternity care, underscoring the urgent need for culturally safe, Indigenous-led approaches.

A new study reveals why public confrontation may be better for team cohesion and inclusion.

Comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.

The first-of-its-kind tool in Canada could help the affordable housing sector access up to $50 billion in land value.

Researchers at UBC find that young salmon face greater heat risks than previously measured—and that younger fish and older fish cope with warming water very differently.

A national coalition led by UBC’s Wellstream has released Canada’s new evidence-based standard for addressing student substance use in K–12 schools.

As we head into summer, experts are available to comment on the fifth anniversary of the 2021 heat dome

UBC researchers are exploring new ways to engage people on climate change through Urban Future Walks, an experience that highlights real-world sustainability solutions in Vancouver through guided, virtual and self-directed tours.

UBC researchers explain what species you’re seeing—and how to watch them safely.

The study finds that frogs and salamanders are moved by the millions, along with smaller numbers of snakes and other reptiles, to clear the way for pipelines, culverts and other development.

A sneak peek inside UBC’s tournament-ready pitch with Gary Bartley.

A clinical trial of more than 4,400 patients—two decades in the making—has now confirmed the test works.

UBC researchers find out-of-pocket spending fell 83 per cent within two years of universal coverage

$3.5M gift from RBC will also support sustainable agriculture training and resources for B.C. farmers.

Tracking firms across borders reveals ripple effects on forests, crops and local economies.

Thousands of students cross the stage at UBC this spring, each with a story of resilience, discovery and ambition. Meet six graduates whose journeys reflect the spirit of the class of 2026.

Researchers used virtual reality to discover that children who embrace risky play develop sharper street-crossing skills.

Canada is playing a key role in one of the world’s most powerful telescopes, securing access through a landmark investment in a groundbreaking instrument that could transform the search for life beyond Earth.