Planetary health is now a human right. This is a bold and welcome declaration. We have critical and important work ahead of us to address climate change, which we at UBC Applied Science are committed to.

#heatwave2022 Why we need passive building design, urban forestry and related climate adaptation measures to cool our cities both indoors and out by SPPH-UBC @ubcforestry UBC Applied Science researchers theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

If all goes well, UBC prof Corey Nislow's space yeast research will blast off into space tomorrow aboard #NASA #Artemis 1. Thank you @RetroCanada CBC for reporting on this work! #ArtemisLaunch UBC Pharm Sci University of British Columbia Corey Nislow @HamidKian10

Today we join the global community in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Flags on our campuses will be lowered to half-staff in recognition of her decades-long service as Queen of Canada and Head of State. bit.ly/3x4wQpV

MEDIA ADVISORY: Two atmospheric rivers are forecast to affect coastal B.C. in the next few days. #UBC experts are available to comment. bit.ly/3DemAgO

UBC scholars Dr. Sarah Dickson-Hoyle, Amanda Johnson and other emerging scholars will talk about their work on climate and sustainability tomorrow, October 27 @ubcforestry

Team of researchers at University of British Columbia including Feng Jiang have developed new environmentally friendly packaging they’re calling #Biofoam. Aside from reducing #plastic waste, the new packaging also repurposes wood waste. @ubcforestry - bc.ctvnews.ca/environmentall…

This is so incredible, and even more so to realize that 2 University of British Columbia science experiments on board the Orion capsule are now safely back on Earth. Congratulations to UBC Pharm Sci Prof Corey Nislow and collaborators at Duke University CU Boulder 🦬

Media Advisory: UBC experts on Black History Month bit.ly/3H9bcEW

The university is deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria and the horrific aftermath. UBC is offering support to our students, faculty and staff. Students: bit.ly/3jHC5II & bit.ly/3x75izP (UBCO) Faculty & staff: bit.ly/3jBAh3K

Event Advisory: New art connects The Reconciliation Pole to Musqueam traditional territory bit.ly/3pACwHq

Support during the Central Okanagan wildfire situation: news.ok.ubc.ca/2023/08/18/sup…

Support during the Central Okanagan wildfire situation: news.ok.ubc.ca/2023/08/18/sup…

Join us on September 30 at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre as we unite for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day. This event is led by UBC Applied Science and UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Learn more: bit.ly/3rgvNUb #UBC #OrangeShirtDay

UBC stands in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. To the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at UBC, know that you are valued and that we stand behind you. Read more: bit.ly/3PoxlDr bit.ly/3PoxlDr

On Saturday, September 30th, join us for an intergenerational march to commemorate Orange Shirt Day. Members of the UBC community, families and those in solidarity are welcome to participate. Detailed schedule and more information available here: apsc.ubc.ca/event/2023/int…

New washable wireless smart textile technology or "smart glove" developed at UBC Applied Science in collaboration with Vancouver startup also has potential uses in virtual reality and American Sign Language translation. Read more: bit.ly/3vEON0n #StrokeSurvivors #NewTech

Great report by Douglas Main on Scientific American on what happened to wildlife activity during the so-called Covid anthropause. @wildco.bsky.social on Bluesky @ubcforestry

Every day, 40+ University of British Columbia research groups are exploring sustainable solutions for the planet. From wildfires to next-gen batteries, sustainability has been core to our mission for over 25 years. This #EarthDay, let's act decisively. Read more: bit.ly/49Ijgcl Policy Magazine

Canada's railway network has shut down following lockout notices issued by CN Rail and Canadian Pacific Kansas City and a strike notice issued by Teamsters Canada Rail Conference. UBC experts are available to comment: bit.ly/46VCMCaADV