Did you know that nearly one in five Canadians will experience a mental health or substance use problem each year? Young people age 15 to 24 years are more likely to experience a mental health and/or substance use challenge than any other age group. Yet, many find mental health uncomfortable to discuss, leading them to… Read more
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Master Mind Master Class with Naheed Nenshi
Whisky barrels and whales: Finding optimism in a low-carbon economy (in London, UK)
Ensuring sustained economic growth while minimising environmental impact is a global challenge. Access to affordable energy has reduced poverty by more than a half since 1990, and yet approximately 1 billion people still live without access to the most basic energy services. Moreover, the rest of us need to face the mounting evidence on the… Read more
Uncivil discourse: What is everyone so angry about?
The world seems more divided than ever. Social media has made it easy to follow like-minded individuals, creating echo chambers where dissenting opinions can be filtered out. As our viewpoints have grown more polarized, conversations between opposing sides – online or in person – have become more heated. This environment has enabled populist movements to… Read more
UBC Connects with Michio Kaku – The Universe in a Nutshell: Why physics is the key to pretty much everything
Great Trekker Series: Toronto – With Brian Wong, BCom’09
Have you ever noticed that some people seem to get ahead just a bit faster than everyone else? Brian Wong, BCom’09, is one of those people. When he was only 14, Brian enrolled at the UBC Sauder School of Business, becoming the school’s youngest grad at 18. He was still in his teens when he became one of… Read more
Southern resident killer whales: Risks and realities
Headlines have linked the decline of Southern resident killer whales to just about everything—noise, shipping, toxins, whale watching and fishing. But are these the real threats to the survival of this iconic species? Hear from UBC marine mammal researcher Andrew Trites as he separates facts and research from popular assumptions.
Data for Good – In Seattle
The Pacific Northwest enjoys an enviable reputation for its attractive job market, scenic beauty, and the quality of life available to its residents. At the same time, it is clear that many aspects of life in this region, from health to urban infrastructure, business and beyond, could be greatly improved by data-guided optimizations. The Cascadia… Read more
Man up: How can we reshape ideas around masculinity in the 21st Century?
Healthy Aging: Conversations that Matter (in Hong Kong)
Want a preview of what your future may look like? How are your aging parents or grandparents living their elder years? Will you age the same way? While aging is inevitable for us all, there are steps we can take to help our loved ones, and ourselves, lead longer, healthier, and more independent lives. Hear… Read more
Shaping Canada’s Digital Future
Every day we read about the new ways that digital technologies and big data are changing the way we live. In areas as diverse as healthcare, heavy industry, transportation, and communication technologies, the future is increasingly digital. Canada’s new Digital Technology Supercluster, based on the west coast, is a collaborative consortium with the goal of… Read more
MEDtalks – Emergency: Drug Use and Addiction in the 21st Century
In April 2016, BC declared a public health emergency in response to the rapid rise of fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses in the province. Since then, the problem has only worsened, with the number of overdose deaths in 2017 exceeding 2016’s totals by a significant margin. What are the factors contributing to this crisis and… Read more