Member Spotlights
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February 11, 2022UBC Language Sciences members make list of top scientists in the world
A huge congratulations to the many UBC Language Sciences members being recognized as some of the top scientists in the world! Stanford University has recently published a list representing the top two percent of the world’s most-cited scientists in various disciplines, with many UBC…
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February 9, 2022Exploring the role of talking in airborne disease transmission: Q&A with Dr. Sima Asadi
The COVID-19 pandemic has made research into virus transmission a top scientific priority. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be spread through virus-infected saliva droplets and particles. The details of how far and fast saliva droplets and particles disperse through the air, and…
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February 1, 2022Communication through collaboration: speech-language pathology and physical therapy students work together to enhance communication outcomes
A communication app created out of a collaboration between UBC Speech-Language Pathology and Physical Therapy students changed how one stroke patient is able to communicate, and dramatically impacted the treatment he received. The UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences…
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February 1, 2022Exploring how speech air flow may impact the spread of airborne diseases: Q&A with Dr. Donald Derrick
The COVID-19 pandemic has made research into virus transmission a top scientific priority. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be spread through virus-infected saliva droplets and particles. The details of how far and fast saliva droplets and particles disperse through the air, and…
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January 31, 2022One letter that links sound and touch across languages
Turns out, some words are more tactile than you might expect. That’s according to a new global study noting a clear linguistic connection between sound and touch. The study found that words meaning “rough” were four times more likely to contain a rolled or trilled ‘r’ sound than words that…
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January 7, 2022School of Audiology and Speech Sciences Launch Student-Led Clinics
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a years’ worth of work being cancelled for the Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education team at the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences. However, the unexpected shift also presented great opportunities, resulting in two in-house student-led clinics being…
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December 1, 2021The ABC's of Language Development: A Look Behind the Cover
While the ABC’s of Language Development provides cutting-edge research and science-backed tips to support the language development of children, what really makes it special is how personal the book has become to the co-authors, collaborators and everyone involved. The book, which is published in…
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November 5, 2021Language Sciences welcomes new Communications Specialist
Language Sciences is pleased to welcome Kelsea Franzke as the institute's new Communications Specialist. Kelsea has several years of experience working collaboratively with teams to produce original communications materials, develop engagement strategies and support the success of…
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November 4, 2021RSC Working Group develops recommendations for language and literacy development in response to COVID-19
As part of The Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) Task Force on COVID-19, the Working Group on Language and Literacy has developed 16 recommendations for caregivers, educators, researchers and policymakers for supporting the language and literacy development for our population in response to, and…
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