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Hope in a Time of Climate Change

Hope in a Time of Climate Change This booklist begins with books written by many, bringing together strong climate voices from different places, fields, and communities to explore what hope means in a time of climate change. You’ll find books that explore the words we use, the solutions we focus on, the stories we tell, […]

Brilliant BC books about science, nature and health

Brilliant BC books about science, nature and health

If you’re eager to read more books about British Columbia or by BC authors, you might enjoy one of the titles below. For more ideas, check out the Basil Stuart-Stubbs Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Book on British Columbia, a joint effort between UBC Library and BC BookWorld. Converging Waters: The Beauty and Challenges of the […]

Summer science reads: UBC authors

Summer science reads: UBC authors

Looking for a fun and informative book to read on your summer adventures? Some suggested titles by UBC-affiliated authors appear below. For more leisure reading ideas, check out UBC Library’s Great Reads collection. Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Lori Brotto (Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology) gives practical advice for women to reduce the impact of stress […]

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300 Year Anniversary – Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723)

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) Van Leeuwenhoek, revered as the Father of Microbiology, was a Dutch microbiologist best known for developing the microscope. Born to a basket maker and raised without much scientific education, van Leeuwenhoek apprenticed for a linen draper in Amsterdam and eventually opened his own draper’s shop. His interest in developing microscopic lens […]

Sleep Awareness Month: Check out 7 Sleepy Titles from Your Library!

Sleep Awareness Month: Check out 7 Sleepy Titles from Your Library!

You might know about St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, but have you heard of…World Sleep Day? This sleep awareness day falls on the third Friday of March, and was created by the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM) and World Sleep Federation (WSF) to raise awareness on sleep’s impact on our physical and mental […]

Celebrating Black History Month 2023

Celebrating Black History Month 2023

This Black History Month, Woodward Library is celebrating Black excellence in STEM by honouring the amazing contributions of the Black scientists and medical practitioners who paved the way, acknowledging and lifting up the work being done by Black STEM practitioners today, and encouraging support and acknowledgement for the Black students who will be the practitioners […]