A UBC expert comments on NIMBYism, poor voter turnout and more leading up to Vancouver and Toronto elections.
Oct 27, 2014
During her summer break UBC’s Rachel Talalay managed to fulfill one of her dreams: working on the classic TV series Doctor Who.
A new app offers a look at city life more than 3,000 years ago
Oct 24, 2014 - by Heather Amos
A UBC international relations expert says Canada’s involvement is first and foremost a political signal.
Oct 21, 2014
In a new international research program, undergrad students bring home tales of courage and lessons for society.
Oct 16, 2014 - by Chris Lane
A UBC Journalism prof’s new book explores social media and the power of sharing.
Oct 16, 2014
New research finds that children as young as five can be critical of adults who make overly-confident claims.
Oct 8, 2014
UBC students will be the first in Canada to be able to study toward a bachelor degree in arts and sciences while also earning a Master of Management.
Oct 2, 2014
Psychology instructor’s stop-motion animations bring blackboard to life.
Oct 1, 2014 - by Jessica Werb
UBC experts are available to comment on the so-called “Umbrella Revolution” as Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests continue.
Oct 1, 2014
A UBC expert on Brazil’s upcoming presidential election.
Sep 25, 2014
An 87-year-old Canadian doctor of Japanese ancestry is the first student in a new UBC program on Asian Canadian studies.
Sep 18, 2014 - by Heather Amos
On Thursday, September 18, voters will decide whether Scotland should separate from the United Kingdom and become an independent country. UBC scholars are available to discuss the implications of the Scottish vote.
Sep 17, 2014
A UBC expert comments on whether voters will say ‘Aye’ or ‘Nae’ to independence in this month’s Scotland referendum.
Sep 11, 2014
UBC grads say a humanities degree is perfect for a rapidly evolving job market.
Sep 3, 2014 - by Nick Lewis
The UBC Intercultural Alliance connects different student cultural groups.
Aug 26, 2014
A UBC PhD student has built a sophisticated tracking system that collects, analyzes and reports on the activities of nearly 100 African elephants in an effort to protect these threatened animals and understand their movement patterns.
Jul 16, 2014
Could World Cup protests and a devastating semifinal loss affect Brazil’s upcoming presidential election?
Jul 15, 2014
Whether at Facebook, Google or local charities, students are discovering work they love through UBC’s co-op program.
Jun 25, 2014 - by Basil Waugh
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has agreed to a July 1 deadline to form a new government, a requirement for US assistance in fighting ISIS.
Jun 23, 2014
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