As our political parties vie for a majority government in next week’s election, UBC political science professor Max Cameron argues that minority and coalition governments can actually better represent the interests of Canadians.
Could an “exercise pill” really replace going to the gym? Ismail Laher says it’s unrealistic to expect that there will be a pill that replaces exercising anytime soon.
When faced with rude customers, people in the service sector sometimes exact revenge, but they’re much more likely to do so if their boss mistreats them as well, according to a new study.
Richard Johnston, Canada Research Chair in public opinion, elections, and representation in UBC’s department of political science, explains why the polling industry is in crisis.
UBC political science professor Kathryn Harrison compares the four national parties’ election platforms and says the Greens offer the clearest program to fight climate change.
A clash of titans is in the cards for this weekend, the No. 5-ranked UBC Thunderbirds women's soccer team will take on the No. 9-ranked Victoria Vikes.
Canadians plant half a billion trees each year. Prof. Sally Aitken helps choose seedlings for our planted forests to shape our future natural landscape.
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