Tag: UBC
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UBC Researchers Probe Deep Space to Decode Galaxy Formation Mysteries
Unveiling the Early Universe Scientists at the University of British Columbia are pushing the boundaries of our understanding of galaxy formation by peering into the farthest reaches of space. By studying the energy and behavior of hot gas in the early universe, a team led by UBC astronomers is revealing why galaxies formed the way…
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UBC Researchers Probe Deep Space to Unravel Galaxy Formation Mysteries
Introduction: A New Window into the Early Universe A team of astronomers from the University of British Columbia is turning the lights up on the dark corners of the cosmos. By studying the energy of hot gas in the universe’s infancy, researchers are shedding fresh light on how galaxies formed and evolved in the distant…
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Of Floating Isles: Kawika Guillermo’s Memoir Weaving Video Games, Self-Knowledge, and Colonial Truths
Introduction: A Memoir Grounded in Play Kawika Guillermo’s memoir Of Floating Isles situates itself at the intersection of personal memory, video game culture, and critical theory. Placed in a framing that resembles a psychological horror game, The Path, the book invites readers to wander rather than win, to confront and remember rather than conquer. Guillermo…
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Kawika Guillermo’s Of Floating Isles: Self-Knowledge Through Video Games and Memory
Introduction: A Memoir Framed by a Dark Path Kawika Guillermo’s memoir Of Floating Isles begins not with a conventional life story, but with a video game chronicle—the Path—a psychological horror experience that reimagines Little Red Riding Hood as a perilous journey through an open, encroaching forest. In Guillermo’s hands, the game becomes a lens for…
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Vancouver Residents Seek Stronger Disaster Preparedness and Community Ties
Overview of the Vancouver disaster preparedness study A joint study by the University of British Columbia’s Disaster Resilience Research Network and the City of Vancouver Emergency Management Agency surveyed nearly 3,000 residents and held six focus groups to explore how people perceive risk and plan for emergencies. The research aims to uncover what Vancouverites know,…
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Vancouver residents motivated to prepare for disasters, but seek more support and connection
Vancouver residents take steps to prepare for disasters—but gaps remain Vancouverites are increasingly taking steps to prepare for earthquakes, wildfire smoke and other emergencies, but they say clearer information and stronger community ties are still needed to feel truly ready. A recent study by the University of British Columbia (UBC) in partnership with the City…