Society & Culture
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New UBC Sauder research reveals why some managers actively favour manipulative or self-serving workers—and how those choices can backfire in the long run.
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Anticipating discrimination takes a toll on daily health, UBC study finds
Many people regularly brace for discrimination before it happens. A new UBC-led study shows that this anticipation is common—and that it can heighten stress and physical symptoms in everyday life.
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Texting with a stranger beats a chatbot at easing loneliness
UBC-led study challenges the idea that an always-available AI companion can substitute for human connection.
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‘Now is the time’: UBC’s inaugural UNESCO Chair tackles racialized health inequities through law and policy
UBC’s first UNESCO Chair on Health, Race and Human Rights will use law, data and policy to confront racialized health inequities at a critical moment for democracy and human rights worldwide.
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This UBC prof’s novel is being adapted for Netflix
UBC professor Annabel Lyon reflects on her acclaimed novel The Golden Mean as it heads to Netflix, exploring enduring themes of power, identity and curiosity.
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Everyone should be ‘pro-abortion’ when the patient is a child, UBC scholars argue
When a child becomes pregnant, treating her as an adult overlooks potential medical harms and ethical duties involved. UBC scholars argue that a child’s best interests make abortion the appropriate standard of care.
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‘I knew it!’—Why misinformation feels so good to share, and what to do about it
SCARP researcher Wes Regan talks about how people can navigate an increasingly polluted information environment ahead of an important election season.
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Apocalyptic beliefs are no longer fringe—and they’re shaping how people respond to global threats
New UBC research shows apocalyptic thinking is widespread and shapes how people respond to global threats.
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One in 20 babies experiences physical abuse, global review finds
A global review finds that nearly five per cent of infants experience physical aggression from caregivers, revealing a largely hidden public‑health issue.
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Why Canada shouldn’t embrace prediction markets, according to a researcher who ran one
Prediction markets promise insight into future events, but a UBC Sauder researcher who ran one explains why Canada is right to approach them with caution.
