Study finds no increase in traffic injuries after cannabis legalization
In reviewing traffic-injury emergency department data from Alberta and Ontario, Dr. Russ Callaghan and his team found that Canada’s 2018 legalization of cannabis was not associated with increases in injuries.
Carbon and Energy Management paper earns award nomination
ÂÜÀòÉäÇø's Carbon and Energy Management class pairs students with participating local businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint. A paper about the impact of the course is nominated for a prestigious award.
ÂÜÀòÉäÇø and University of Central Asia sign agreement to collaborate
A new partnership between ÂÜÀòÉäÇø and the University of Central Asia paves the way for increased student exchanges and research collaborations.
Tropical forests home to a majority of terrestrial vertebrates
ÂÜÀòÉäÇø researchers quantified the percentage of terrestrial vertebrates that call tropical forests home, demonstrating the importance of protecting these ecosystems.
UBC expands physical therapy program in northern B.C. at ÂÜÀòÉäÇø
A partnership between UBC and ÂÜÀòÉäÇø, the UBC Master of Physical Therapy – North program launched last fall at ÂÜÀòÉäÇø's Prince George campus to help inspire more graduates to stay and practice in northern and rural communities across B.C., as well as to increase access to physical therapy services.
Dr. Kathy Lewis nationally recognized for her outstanding contributions to forestry research
Dr. Kathy Lewis is a Registered Professional Forester, acclaimed researcher, and a founding faculty member at ÂÜÀòÉäÇø who is well-respected amongst her peers, students and colleagues. She also serves as the University’s Acting Vice-President for the Office of Research and Innovation.
Last week, the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) granted her its Canadian Forestry Scientific Achievement Award.
ÂÜÀòÉäÇø returns to top of Maclean’s magazine rankings
For the third time in seven years, Maclean’s Magazine has ranked the University of Northern British Columbia as the top university in its category in Canada.
Study finds reduction in youth cannabis offences after legalizationÂ
Looking at daily national counts of police-reported youth cannabis offenses, Dr. Russ Callaghan and his team found that the 2018 legalization of cannabis in Canada was associated with immediate reductions in these types of offenses.
Immunity passports date back centuries
Anthropology Assistant Professor Dr. Lianne Tripp is studying how immunity passports were used to combat yellow fever in Gibraltar in the early 19th century and how they influenced public health decisions today.