Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified a new form of hereditary prostate cancer that, while rare, can cause aggressive disease at a young age. The discovery paves the way ...

Indigenous people in Canada experience widespread mistreatment and disrespect during pregnancy and childbirth, according to new data from Canada’s first national survey examining respectful maternity ...

The 2021 heat dome claimed at least 619 lives in B.C. and revealed how unevenly extreme heat can affect different communities. Later research found that people living with schizophrenia—who make up ...

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, ...

Multinational companies can boost local economies but often come with higher environmental costs than domestic firms, according to new research by UBC faculty of land and food systems associate ...

Thousands of students cross the stage at UBC this spring, each with a story of resilience, discovery and ambition. Meet eight graduates whose journeys reflect the spirit of the class of 2026. May 19, ...

A new study led by University of British Columbia researchers has found that pet cats allowed to roam outside unsupervised carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even when they ...

The call came in over the emergency department radio without warning: A nearby condominium building had collapsed. “Unknown number of casualties,” the voice crackled. A Code Orange. That’s the term ...

Summer weather is arriving earlier, lasting longer and packing more heat than it used to—and it’s happening faster than scientists had previously measured. A new study by UBC researchers has found ...

At UBC Vancouver, safety is being reimagined—shaped not only by policy, but by design. Campus Security has a renewed identity as UBC Community Safety, marking a shift in how the university approaches ...

Amidst the chirping of birds and laughter of children, there’s another sound echoing through the spring air: an explosion of sneezes. And they’re getting louder. As Dr. Amin Kanani, clinical associate ...

After a wildfire, the flames may fade, but the danger does not. A new study by UBC researchers reveals that burned landscapes remain vulnerable for years, with large areas still bare and at risk of ...