Q&As
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UBC clinical instructor and pediatric occupational therapist Dr. Lauren Hershfield offers tips for making school lunches less stressful for picky eaters and parents.
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How UBC expanded student health and wellbeing to meet growing demand
Learn about UBC's proactive and holistic approach to meeting students’ changing health and wellbeing needs.
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From counting sheep to forty winks: three tips to get your kids back on a healthy sleep schedule
UBC pediatric neurologist Dr. James Lee explains why your kids need a good night’s sleep — and how to help them get it.
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Divided We Fall: New book explores polarization, citizenship and Canada’s democratic future
As democratic tensions rise globally, a UBC political scientist examines why Canada may be better positioned to resist deep division and what citizens can do to help strengthen democratic life.
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Starting kindergarten? Expert tips for a smooth school transition
Research shows kindergarten readiness shapes learning years later. UBC early-childhood development expert Dr. Magdalena Janus shares tips for making the transition as easy as 1-2-3.
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UBC and Hornby Island partner to train next generation of coastal scientists
Now in its second year, Seaweed School is teaching young students the importance of these “gateway” algae.
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How male leaders should address sexist remarks before it costs their organization, according to UBC Sauder study
A new study reveals why public confrontation may be better for team cohesion and inclusion.
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How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic vision in flight
Researchers hand-sewed custom falconry-style hoods and miniature backpacks for pigeons, revealing unexpected eye movements that could help inspire smarter autonomous drones.
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How we can coexist with coyotes, and other lessons from Stanley Park
Lessons from the unprecedented Stanley Park coyote attacks reveal why conflict happens—and what people can do to safely coexist with urban wildlife.
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Warming streams are pushing young salmon beyond their limits: new research
Researchers at UBC find that young salmon face greater heat risks than previously measured—and that younger fish and older fish cope with warming water very differently.
