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From Here Forward shares stories and ideas about amazing things UBC and its alumni are doing around the world. It covers people and places, truths, science, art and accomplishments with the view that sharing better inspires better. Join hosts Carol Eugene Park and Rumneek Johal, both UBC School of Journalism grads, in exploring solutions for the negative stuff out there – focusing on the good for a change, from here forward.
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Dr. Gail Murphy: On the frontlines of research and innovation at UBC
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Carol and Rumneek speak with Dr. Gail Murphy, Vice-President of Research & Innovation, about UBC’s evolution into a world-class research powerhouse over the past quarter century. Dr. Murphy highlights several recent projects that reflect UBC’s innovative and collaborative approach to research, and shares her top tips for thriving in both leadership…
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The weird, wacky, and wonderful: Stories from UBC’s colourful past
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Hear from UBC historians Herbert Rosengarten and Sheldon Goldfarb as they share their extensive knowledge of UBC’s storied past – including entertaining and obscure tales that might surprise you.By alumni UBC
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The power of storytelling for human rights
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UBC alum and digital activist Daniella Barreto (MSc’17) joins From Here Forward to discuss her new podcast with Amnesty International Canada — Rights Back At You — which explores anti-Black racism, policing, and surveillance in Canada. A public health graduate turned podcaster, Barreto is “passing the mic” to people working towards a more equitable…
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The big nanoparticle story behind the COVID-19 vaccine
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Rumneek and Carol speak with UBC’s Dr. Pieter Cullis (BSc’67, MSc’70, PhD’72), whose pioneering research on lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) has received global acclaim. Without the development of LNPs, which serve as the “delivery system” for life-saving therapeutics, the mRNA COVID vaccines by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna would literally not work. Culli…
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Carol and Rumneek talk with rapper and singer bbno$ (baby no money, aka Alex Gumuchian) about his path to astounding musical success that coincidentally began in a big way on the day of his graduation from UBC Okanagan in 2019.By alumni UBC
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Just before his departure, Professor Santa J. Ono spoke with Carol and Rumneek about his time at UBC, including its special qualities, what he learned during his presidency, what he’ll miss, and his advice for the university moving forward.By alumni UBC
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Carol and Rumneek speak with Dr. Greg Dipple, a professor of Geological Sciences at UBC. His company is a recent winner of the $1 Million X Prize backed by the Elon Musk Foundation, funding breakthroughs on the world’s most pressing problems. Learn about his approach that uses mining waste for carbon capture.…
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Carol and Rumneek speak with Shannon Walsh, an associate professor in the Department of Film and Theater at UBC, and also a filmmaker. Her fifth and latest film is The Gig is Up. Hear about the ways the global gig economy is impacting not only the future of work, but society as a whole.By alumni UBC
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From Here Forward shares stories and ideas about amazing things UBC and its alumni are doing around the world. It covers people and places, truths, science, art and accomplishments with the view that sharing better inspires better. Join hosts Carol Eugene Park and Rumneek Johal, both UBC School of Journalism grads, in exploring solutions for the ne…
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