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On a day in which Canada has already won three bronze medals, former UBC Thunderbirds swimmer Brent Hayden has advanced to the final of the men’s 100m freestyle.
Jul 31, 2012
The University of British Columbia Department of Athletics and Recreation announces the opening of the $2.5 million Gerald McGavin Rugby Pavilion in October 2012.
People who worry about workplace rejection or sabotage can end up bringing it upon themselves, according to University of British Columbia research.
Jul 30, 2012
An app that prevents forest fires by identifying hazardous areas and that was developed by researchers at the University of British Columbia is getting tested in the BC Okanagan this summer.
Jul 27, 2012
As the 2012 Olympics begin, European Studies expert Kurt Huebner discusses the mood in London, the political risks, and the opening ceremonies.
UBC medical researcher Babak Shadgan, Iran’s first accredited sports physician, is supporting the health and safety of athletes at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
A list of Olympic research stories for media, from high performance genetics and Games’ economic impacts to a breakdown of athletes’ celebrations.
Jul 26, 2012
Recent UBC Media Releases Jul 24 $1.4 M study on using plants to recover rare metals from mine waste: UBC research Jul 20 18 arrested for murder in Brazil […]
Family Day this Saturday at Blueberry Fest will offer free face painting and balloon art, a craft table by Kids Help Phone, a pie eating contest and live music by […]
At the International Autonomous Robot Racing Competition (IARRC), held at UBC, small-scale vehicles the size of a remote control car will use artificial intelligence to race against each other without […]
Aluminum giant Rio Tinto Alcan has renewed its research support for the Chair in Materials Process Engineering, currently held by Materials Engineering professor and department head Warren Poole, with grant-in-aid […]
Prof. Suzanne H. Campbell has been named director of the UBC School of Nursing, effective July 9, 2012– June 30, 2017. She comes to UBC from Fairfield University School of […]
Martha McCabe has always had an affinity for water and sporting competition. Originally from Toronto, she and her siblings would hold the “McCabe Olympics” at their summer cottage in Lakefield, Ontario.
When Scott Dickens was growing up he loved being in the water, so his parents thought swimming lessons would be a good idea. By the age of 10, he was winning provincial swimming championships and by 12 knew he wanted to compete in the Olympics.
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