Society & Culture
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A researcher at UBC’s school of community and regional planning discusses why U.S. policymakers’ attitudes towards renewable energy projects are a problem, as well as parallels to the Canadian context.
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Don’t say math is hard: how parents can help children succeed at math
Experts from UBC department of mathematics provide some tips for parents to help set their children up for success when it comes to mathematics.
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Same-sex couples now live in 99.5 per cent of U.S. counties, study finds
The trend is now being driven primarily by male couples moving away from traditional ‘gaybourhoods’ and into the broader community.
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Back-to-school: UBC experts weigh in on phones, class sizes, sleep and math anxiety
UBC experts are available to comment on various school- and education-related topics as students head back to class.
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An extra boost: Why media coverage is important for the Paralympic Games
Drs. Rob Shaw and Andrea Bundon discussed why broadcast and media coverage of the Paralympic Games is important for athletes.
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People’s moral values change with the seasons
A new UBC study reveals seasonality in people’s moral values, which has potential implications for politics, law and health—including the timing of elections and court cases.
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Signs of high school dropout and troubled adulthood appear as early as Grade 4
Dr. David Green and Dr. William Warburton co-authored a study which showed that data collected routinely by the B.C. government can predict who is likely to drop out of high school.
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When is a war canoe not a war canoe?
Dr. Janice Forsyth's research explores how Canoe Kayak Canada’s war canoe event differs greatly from traditional Indigenous “war canoe” practices and origins.
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Drag classes at summer camps help youth explore their identity
Daniel Gallardo a.k.a. Gaia Lacandona, faculty of education doctoral student and community mentor for CampOUT! drag workshops, discusses the impact of the workshops.
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How men can better support each other’s mental health
In this Q&A, researchers from UBC's Men's Health Research Program discuss the inspiration behind In Good Company, a website and podcast series offering tips for supporting men's mental health.
