Society & Culture
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A new initiative at the Allard School of Law addresses ethical, regulatory and technological challenges to protect the public and improve access to justice.
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The mathematics of gift wrapping
UBC Mathematics postdoctoral fellow Dr. Adam Martens talks about the geometry of gift wrapping—and why you can’t wrap a ball perfectly (so don’t even bother).
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Is your neighbourhood playable? New website breaks it down
UBC researchers have created Canada’s first playability index, revealing how neighbourhoods support—or hinder—children’s outdoor play. Explore what makes a city playable and why urban planners need to think like kids.
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Spot these three Salish constellations this winter
Discover three Salish asterisms lighting up winter skies and the stories behind them, as UBC researcher Dr. Shandin Pete shares Indigenous astronomical knowledge.
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Why you shouldn’t sue your cousin for food poisoning, and other holiday legalities
Thinking of suing those troublesome trespassing carolers? A UBC law expert explains why holiday legal battles might not be worth it—and answers other festive legal questions.
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Canada needs 22 million homes fast. UBC and partners are delivering solutions
Pushing the economy forward: UBC’s joint efforts with industry and local communities are accelerating housing solutions, lowering costs and creating jobs.
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15 ways UBC researchers broke new ground in 2025
Here are 15 highlights showing how UBC researchers and key partners advanced knowledge, technology and real-world solutions in 2025.
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UBC launches new training to help frontline workers respond to mental-health and substance-use crises
UBC introduces a new Mental Health and Substance Use Micro-certificate to equip frontline workers with skills to respond safely and compassionately to crises, addressing growing challenges in communities across B.C. starting Dec. 1.
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New research reveals decline in B.C. kindergarteners developmental health after pandemic
Data shows record-high vulnerability rates among young learners, raising concerns about long-term impacts.
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How a UBC course helps students transform climate anxiety into agency
UBC Nursing’s Monica Rana helps students turn climate anxiety into action—exploring health impacts, resilience strategies and inclusion at COP30. Discover how climate-aware communities and nurses can make a difference.
