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New research from the UBC Sauder School of Business has found that negative political advertising is effective, especially if it’s coming directly from a candidate or their campaign.
Nov 1, 2018
CBC interviewed Juanita Crook, a leading cancer expert in B.C. and a professor in the department of medicine at UBC’s Okanagan campus. She discussed her work with brachytherapy, a relatively […]
CBC reported on a vigil at UBC in memory of the 11 victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre. The vigil took place at the UBC Hillel House.
Max Cameron, a UBC political scientist, spoke to CityNews 1130 about electoral reform. He spoke about the different options available on the referendum ballot.
The Vancouver Sun interviewed Gordon Lovegrove, a professor of engineering at UBC’s Okanagan campus, for an article about costs of rapid transit in Surrey. He said the problem North Americans tend […]
Gad Elmaleh, a comedian described as “France’s Jerry Seinfeld” will perform at UBC’s Chan Centre next week, the Vancouver Sun reported. The article also appeared in The Province.
Julian Dierkes, a professor at UBC’s Institute of Asian Research, spoke to the BBC about Mongolia’s economy. The segment aired on NPR’s Marketplace and starts at the 4:20 mark.
Sally Otto, a UBC biologist, co-authored a report calling for action to prevent rapid species decline in B.C., Star Vancouver reported. She said in many cases action is delayed for […]
A Georgia Straight article about psychopathy mentioned research by Robert Hare, a UBC psychology professor emeritus. Hare pioneered a screening test for psychopathic behaviour.
The Georgia Straight highlighted research from UBC and Stanford University that examines psychopathy behaviour in online communications. Michael Woodworth, a psychology professor at UBC’s Okanagan campus, and co-researchers found that […]
William Cheung, director of science at the Nippon Foundation-University of British Columbia Nereus Program, was quoted in a Malay Mail article about global aquaculture. “If you ask me what is […]
Dana Claxton, a UBC art history professor, was profiled in MonteCristo Magazine. Claxton, who has three decades of works in film, video, photography, and performance, will chair the university’s visual […]
CBC interviewed Garland Chow, director of the Bureau of Intelligent Transportation Systems and Freight Security at the UBC Sauder School of Business, for a story about decreased Greyhound bus service […]
Vancouver Is Awesome reported that UBC was one of three Canadian schools on this year’s 2019 U.S. News University Global Ranking list. UBC came in at number 29 overall and […]
CTV mentioned a UBC study on pedestrian fatalities on Halloween in an article about a petition for Halloween to be moved to a weekend day. The study, led by UBC […]
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Global reported on UBC research that found bright flashing lights and loud music in gambling halls play an important role in a casino’s success. Catharine Winstanley, a professor in UBC’s department […]
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