Q&As

Limiting cheap offshore labour doesn’t always create domestic jobs

U.S. President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to bring jobs back to America. But his plan to limit outsourcing of manufacturing jobs may be flawed, according to research from the UBC Sauder School of Business.

Sep 19, 2017

Preventable dental problems land many in the emergency room

Preventable dental problems land many in the emergency room

More than 12,300 visits to B.C. emergency rooms (ER) every year for non-traumatic dental problems could be prevented if people had better access to dental care, according to new UBC research.

Sep 14, 2017

‘Creepy clowns’ aren’t a new phenomenon: UBC experts

‘Creepy clowns’ aren’t a new phenomenon: UBC experts

Stephen King’s IT hits theatres tomorrow and is expected to have a record-breaking opening.

Sep 7, 2017

Disaster-proofing our cities requires concerted effort, says UBC expert

Disaster-proofing our cities requires concerted effort, says UBC expert

Recent flooding in Texas has underscored the need for flood prevention in flood-prone North American cities.

Sep 6, 2017

Ten things to know about international student enrolment

Ten things to know about international student enrolment

UBC is welcoming 63,370 students to its two campuses this September. In recent months, many people have asked about the impact of global events on international students wanting to study in Canada.

Aug 28, 2017

A guide to the August 21 total solar eclipse

A guide to the August 21 total solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse over the United States on August 21 has people excited. Here in the Lower Mainland, we’ll see 87 per cent of the sun obscured by the moon.

Aug 16, 2017

Every person counts in effort to reduce HIV infection

Every person counts in effort to reduce HIV infection

A recent study that reveals the most accurate estimate of the number of Metro Vancouver men who have sex with men (MSM) is providing a better understanding of the scope of HIV among this at-risk population.

Aug 14, 2017

How computers can detect emotion on social media

How computers can detect emotion on social media

Human emotions can be difficult to understand, even for trained professionals. But what if a computer could decipher your feelings, perhaps even better than a therapist?

Aug 1, 2017

The psychological impact of wildfires

The psychological impact of wildfires

Nearly 40,000 British Columbians have been displaced due to wildfires in B.C. In this Q&A, a UBC professor discusses the psychological impact of wildfires.

Jul 18, 2017

Build bikeways and they will come

Build bikeways and they will come

Cycling is a fun and healthy way to get to work, combining exercise and the great outdoors with a necessary trip. So what should cities keep in mind when it comes to getting people on their bikes?

Jul 11, 2017

First Canadian study examining patients’ use of cannabis dispensaries finds high satisfaction

First Canadian study examining patients’ use of cannabis dispensaries finds high satisfaction

Patients who use cannabis for therapeutic purposes (CTP) rate storefront dispensaries highly, but less highly for cost compared to some other cannabis sources, new research has found.

Jul 11, 2017

What rising interest rates could mean for the housing market

What rising interest rates could mean for the housing market

The Bank of Canada is expected to hike the key interest rate Wednesday for the first time in nearly seven years.

Jul 11, 2017

Big Brother in your car may make you a better driver

Big Brother in your car may make you a better driver

UBC Sauder School of Business professor Charles Weinberg recently examined how effective UBI policies were in changing consumers’ driving habits.

Jul 6, 2017

How to stay sane when your child can’t sleep

How to stay sane when your child can’t sleep

Your child’s sleep problems may be making you depressed and unsure of your parenting skills, says a new paper by UBC sleep expert and nursing professor Wendy Hall.

Jun 26, 2017

Why everyone loses at the workplace blame game

Why everyone loses at the workplace blame game

A new UBC Sauder School of Business study finds the demoralizing effects of what researchers call “swift blame” not only hurts employees, but also the bottom line.

Jun 26, 2017

The problem with love stories

The problem with love stories

Two years ago, Mandy Len Catron’s essay, “To fall in love with anyone, do this,” was published in the New York Times’ popular Modern Love column and made international headlines.

Jun 20, 2017

How the B.C. election platforms stack up on minimum wage

How the B.C. election platforms stack up on minimum wage

How do the parties fare when it comes to arguments about the minimum wage? UBC Sauder professor Mark Thompson examines their political platforms.

May 5, 2017

How the B.C. election platforms stack up on international trade

How the B.C. election platforms stack up on international trade

How do the B.C. Liberals, NDP and Green Party fare when it comes to policies on international trade? UBC Sauder Professor John Ries examines the political platforms ahead of the B.C. election.

May 3, 2017

How the B.C. election platforms stack up on road tolls

How the B.C. election platforms stack up on road tolls

How do the three major political parties fare when it comes to road tolling? UBC Sauder Associate Professor Werner Antweiler examines the political platforms ahead of the B.C. election.

May 1, 2017

Organ printing holds promise for better healthcare, cheaper drugs

Organ printing holds promise for better healthcare, cheaper drugs

This week, global experts will gather at the University of British Columbia to discuss the latest trends in 3D bioprinting—a technology used to create living tissues and organs.

May 1, 2017