Q&As

‘Revenge porn’ is more than a privacy violation

Canadian legislation criminalizing the non-consensual distribution of “intimate images” risks putting more scrutiny on the victims than the perpetrators, according to a recent study from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC.

May 1, 2018

Robot sex could power up marriage

Robot sex could power up marriage

Sex robots may soon be a reality. However, little research has been done on the social, philosophical, moral and legal implications of robots specifically designed for sexual gratification.

Apr 17, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump. Credit: Gage Skidmore/Flickr

What to know before running for office

If Donald Trump can become president, anyone can. But that doesn’t mean they should— at least not without being trained first.

Mar 15, 2018

Recommendations on ride-hailing in B.C. will be released Thursday.

Ride-hailing could shift gears for B.C. taxi industry: UBC expert

An all-party committee of Crown corporations is expected to release its recommendations on ride-hailing in B.C. on Thursday.

Feb 15, 2018

Jellyfish blooms

UBC researchers use drones to track jellyfish blooms

Jellyfish blooms are becoming more widespread and scientists are looking for ways to understand them better, including their impact on species like salmon that compete with them for food sources.

Feb 5, 2018

Older patients and families could pay the price of slowing healthcare spending

Older patients and families could pay the price of slowing healthcare spending

Canada and British Columbia are no exceptions to the worldwide trend of smaller increases to healthcare spending.

Dec 19, 2017

The stock market gets SAD in winter, too

The stock market gets SAD in winter, too

When the mercury drops and daylight hours dwindle, winter blues set in for many people.

Dec 7, 2017

New tool to improve kidney transplant success, reduce costs

New tool to improve kidney transplant success, reduce costs

Waitlists for life-saving kidney transplants are long and every donated kidney is precious. That’s why patients on the waitlist are screened regularly to ensure their suitability for transplant. But is the screening process as effective as it could be?

Dec 6, 2017

UBC researcher develops app to identify poisonous mushrooms

UBC researcher develops app to identify poisonous mushrooms

Foraging is a centuries-old practice, but many of the mushrooms in British Columbia are just now being identified through DNA sequencing and the enthusiasm of amateur collectors.

Nov 30, 2017

What your tweets say about your commute

What your tweets say about your commute

Urban planners need mobility data on how people move around the city, in order to improve transit service.

Nov 22, 2017

New UBC project studying ‘fugitive gas’ leaks from LNG operations

New UBC project studying ‘fugitive gas’ leaks from LNG operations

Debate has renewed around British Columbia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) development, with groups calling for a public inquiry into the environmental impact of the province’s natural gas operations and particularly leakage of gas.

Nov 20, 2017

Experts available on extended parental leave

Experts available on extended parental leave

UBC experts are available to discuss the new 18-month parental leave that goes into effect on Dec. 3.

Nov 9, 2017

Resource booms help to ‘Trump-proof’ Canadian economy

Resource booms help to ‘Trump-proof’ Canadian economy

Resource booms in oil and gas have helped Canada avoid a populist uprising like the one that contributed to the election of United States President Donald Trump last November.

Nov 8, 2017

Islamophobia is a systemic problem in Canada: expert

Islamophobia is a systemic problem in Canada: expert

People are not born hating Muslims. Yet polls reveal nearly half of Canadians have negative opinions of Islam and Muslims, suggesting a systemic problem.

Oct 30, 2017

Canadians want deeper economic connections with China: survey

Canadians want deeper economic connections with China: survey

Despite concerns about China’s human rights record, military modernization and the impact on domestic Canadian values, Canadians are keen to see the federal government support expand economic connections and increased partnerships with the Asian economic powerhouse.

Oct 24, 2017

Regulators of ‘sharing economy’ platforms caught between competing interests

Regulators of ‘sharing economy’ platforms caught between competing interests

The City of Vancouver held a public hearing regarding its proposed regulations for short-term rentals. Vancouver is one of several local governments in Canada wrestling with how to regulate Airbnb, Uber, and other services in the so-called “sharing economy.”

Oct 23, 2017

The future of journalism lies in collaboration

The future of journalism lies in collaboration

UBC associate professor Peter Klein and recent Asper visiting professor Sandra Bartlett discuss the importance of collaborations between journalists at different news organizations in an increasingly challenging media landscape.

Oct 11, 2017

Road pricing most effective in reducing vehicle emissions

Road pricing most effective in reducing vehicle emissions

Motor vehicles are a major source of air pollution in urban areas, and for decades municipal and regional governments have used various traffic management strategies in an effort to reduce vehicle emissions, alongside advancements like cleaner fuel and greener cars.

Oct 5, 2017

Will Angela Merkel win a fourth term in Germany’s election?

Will Angela Merkel win a fourth term in Germany’s election?

Germans head to the polls Sunday in a parliamentary vote that will determine whether Angela Merkel remains chancellor for a fourth term.

Sep 22, 2017