Arctic river channels changing due to climate change, scientists discover

15 ways UBC researchers broke new ground in 2025

From breakthroughs in organ transplantation to alerting us to the risks of space junk, UBC research made headlines in 2025, capturing global attention and sparking important conversations.  Beyond the most-read stories, other discoveries quietly pushed boundaries, from effective deer-management methods to innovative approaches to cancer care and recycling.  See 15 highlights that showcase how UBC researchers and key partners advanced knowledge, technology and real-world solutions in 2025.

UBC Okanagan adds voices to nsyilxcn street signs

UBC Okanagan is deepening its commitment to Indigenous language revitalization by adding voices to on-campus nsyilxcn street signs in Kelowna.New QR codes attached to the signposts link to an online pronunciation guide featuring audio recordings created by students in the Bachelor of Nsyilxcn Language Fluency program.“The nsyilxcn language is beautiful and descriptive, which the Syilx people recognize as being generated and given to the people directly from the land,” according to UBCO student Ashley Gregoire.

How warming winters could reshape BC’s Christmas tree choices

Understanding concussion: what parents and young athletes need to know

As young hockey players lace up for another season on the ice, Dr. Shelina Babul, Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Director of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, has some words of advice: wear your helmets and mouthguards—and don’t take your brain for granted.