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Ships flagged for illegal fishing still able to get insurance
June 6, 2016
New research from the University of British Columbia finds that rogue fishing vessels are able to secure insurance including those that have been flagged by international watchdogs for unlawful activity. “Restricting access to insurance could play a major role in ending illegal fishing, and… read more
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New UBC astronomy graduate discovers four new planets
May 30, 2016
Michelle Kunimoto’s bachelor degree in physics and astronomy sent her on a journey out of this world—and led to the discovery of four new worlds beyond our solar system. The planets, designated “planet candidates” until independently confirmed, are exciting discoveries… read more
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UBC Chemistry and Botany welcome new heads
May 25, 2016
UBC researchers Michael Wolf and Sean Graham will assume the leadership of the departments of Chemistry and Botany respectively, starting July 1, 2016. Wolf specializes in inorganic and organic materials chemistry, and has served as the Department of Chemistry’s graduate academic advisor… read more
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$27 million boost to UBC research into health, sustainability, IT
May 24, 2016
The University of British Columbia has received more than $27 million in funding from the provincial government for a number of research projects, announced today by Honourable Amrik Virk, Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services. The investment from the BC Knowledge and… read more
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New TRIUMF branch office bolsters Canada-Japan partnership in physics research
May 16, 2016
TRIUMF, Canada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics housed at UBC, has launched a branch office in Japan, cementing ties with the nation’s high-energy accelerator cluster. The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Canada’s Minister of Science, announced the partnership… read more
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UBC Indigenous science camp gets boost from NSERC
May 5, 2016
Five UBC projects that support hands-on learning, including an Indigenous science camp, have received funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Program. Two UBC Science initiatives will receive a total of $135,000 over a period of three… read more
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Stickleback fish adapt their vision in the blink of an eye
May 4, 2016
Stickleback fish are able to adapt their vision to new environments in less than 10,000 years, a blink of the eye in evolutionary terms, according to new research by University of British Columbia biodiversity experts. “This is a very short time scale for large changes in colour vision to… read more
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Pulp fact: How enzyme tech could lead to better paper, textile products
April 25, 2016
Harry Brumer’s focus is the development of better forest products. The UBC biochemist recently received funding from NSERC to support his enzyme genomic research, which will advance the development of new technology for cellulose-fibre modification. Brumer’s lab is also celebrating the… read more
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UBC biodiversity researcher elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 20, 2016
UBC evolutionary biologist and MacArthur ‘genius’ grant recipient Sarah P Otto has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Otto is among 213 new members of the Academy, which include some of the world’s most accomplished scholars, scientists, writers, artists,… read more
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CFI funding boosts 14 UBC projects, including research into how motor circuits form
April 15, 2016
Developmental neuroscientist Kota Mizumoto, whose lab is using worms to investigate how synaptic patterns affect locomotion, is one of 14 UBC researchers receiving funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation today. The university received $1.55 million from the John R Evans Leaders Fund for… read more