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October 11, 2023
UBC Microplastics Cluster members connect with researchers at Seattle Aquarium
Six members from our UBC Microplastics Cluster — Marcus Johns, Lisa Kester, Matthew D. Kowal, Nicole McHugh, Teresa M. Seifried, Lori-jon Waugh — recently participated in the Microplastics & Marine Debris Workshop held at the Seattle Aquarium in Washington State. The event, organized by Dr…
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May 29, 2023
UBC Microplastics Cluster Symposium Highlights Groundbreaking Research and Discussions on Microplastic Pollution
The University of British Columbia's (UBC) Cluster for Microplastic, Health, and the Environment recently concluded its highly successful Microplastics Symposium. The two-day event provided UBC researchers with the opportunity to present their groundbreaking work aimed at mitigating the impact of…
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May 2, 2023
UBC Microplastics Symposium
The UBC Cluster for Microplastics, Health and the Environment is hosting the 1st UBC Microplastics Symposium on Monday, May 8th and Tuesday, May 9th. The event takes place in the Pharmaceutical Science Building at UBC Vancouver campus. Four sessions will be hosted during the…
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February 28, 2023
Rashid Sumaila wins 2023 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
Congratulations to cluster member and fisheries economist Dr. Rashid Sumaila who, along with marine biologist Dr. Daniel Pauly has been awarded the 2023 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement! "They continue to recognize the importance of the oceans and the need to support…
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February 2, 2023
Newsletter: Fall 2022 Edition
Our Fall 2022 edition of the newsletter is now available! Click here for more information.
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January 18, 2023
Juan José Alava spoke with Vancouver Sun, FairchildTV, Global News, among others, to share his thoughts on microplastics marine pollution.
Click here to learn more and access all interviews.
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November 2, 2022
Toolbox Dialogue Workshop
The Toolbox Dialogue Workshop has been finalized for November 28th from 1-3pm. Join us to get to know areas of research present within the Microplastics cluster and to discuss potential collaborations with other cluster members.
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January 10, 2022
Cluster Member's Book on Electronic Waste Published
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December 10, 2021
Cluster Member Rashid Sumaila Wins SSHRC Impact-Partnership Award