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Some screen time better than none during children’s concussion recovery

Too much screen time can slow children’s recovery from concussions, but new research from UBC and the University of Calgary suggests that banning screen time is not the answer. The researchers looked for links between the self-reported screen time of more than 700 children aged 8-16 in the first 7-10 days following an injury, and symptoms reported by them and their caregivers over the following six months.

Join UBC's ShakeOut drill on Oct. 20

We all play a role in protecting ourselves and those around us, and making our campus safe. Participate in the annual ShakeOut drill on Oct. 20, and learn more about the risks in our community and what UBC is doing to plan ahead. The Great BC Shakeout is an annual province-wide earthquake drill for everyone to practice how to protect themselves and be better prepared in the event of an earthquake.  UBC offers a number of tools to help ensure you receive alerts in urgent situations: 

Get your flu shot this fall

As influenza (flu) season approaches, protect yourself by taking the flu vaccine at a community pharmacy. This year, flu vaccines can be booked through the provincial government’s 'Get Vaccinated' system. At UBC Okanagan, flu clinics will run on campus from Oct. 31 to Nov. 16. UBC Vancouver

Looking back – Santa Ono’s reflections on six years as president of UBC

Submit an application to the Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program by Nov. 7

Call for volunteers to support UBC's fall graduation ceremonies

This November, UBC will be welcoming nearly 7,000 alumni from the classes of 2020 and 2021 on the Vancouver campus back to experience the in-person graduation they missed during the pandemic, on top of celebrating the achievements of over 2,000 students during fall congregation. At UBC Okanagan, make-up ceremonies will be held for graduates from the classes of Spring 2020 and 2021. A number of volunteering opportunities are available for faculty and staff. Find out what you can do to show your support.

Learning a foreign language with a little help from the local community

External review of Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters program

BC’s Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) program fosters collaboration and enables the formation and growth of interdisciplinary research excellence clusters. An external review of the program is being carried out to assess its effectiveness in supporting Research Excellence Strategy 6 (Collaborative Clusters) in UBC’s strategic plan. 

30-second bio: Kashif Mairaj Deen

Kashif is a research engineer who seeks to find sustainable solutions in his work with materials engineering and applied electrochemistry.

Nominations open for UBC Health awards

  If you know an individual or team who demonstrates excellence in mentorship, interprofessional collaboration, or health education, nominate them for a 2022 UBC Health award by November 10.   The UBC Health awards recognize the academic and research excellence of faculty and staff from various health disciplines at the university, as well as the achievements of health educators, professionals, and community partners across BC.