Society & Culture
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Ghosts, aliens and Sasquatch: What Canadians believe in—and what they don’t
Nearly half of Canadians believe in at least one paranormal phenomenon, according to a new UBC study exploring ghost sightings, alien encounters and cryptid beliefs across the country.
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How to welcome newcomer students to schools in Canada — and why everyone benefits
From shifting family roles to cultural differences, newcomer students face unique challenges. UBC psychologist Dr. Anusha Kassan shares how schools can create spaces where all students thrive.
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Vancouver residents motivated to prepare for disasters, but seek more support and connection
UBC and City of Vancouver study aims to understand how Vancouverites perceive risk—and tailor preparedness to lived experiences.
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Can AI persuade you to go vegan—or harm yourself?
UBC research shows AI chatbots can be more persuasive than humans—raising concerns about manipulation, mental health risks and the need for safeguards.
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B.C.’s e-bike rebates boost affordability, health and sustainable mobility
New UBC study finds B.C.’s income-based e-bike rebate program improved access, encouraged active travel and reduced car use.
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Sexual health gaps persist for migrant youth in Canada, despite lower rates of sexual activity
Migrant youth are less sexually active than peers, but contraception use is dropping, pointing to systemic barriers in sexual health access and underscoring the need for culturally relevant support.
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Lonely, socially anxious people see particular benefit from performing small acts of kindness
Small acts of kindness can significantly reduce loneliness—especially for those who are socially anxious or withdrawn, UBC research finds.
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AI salespeople aren’t better than humans… yet
A UBC Sauder study finds humans still outperform AI in online sales—at least for now.
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Climate change is making rollercoaster harvests the new normal
Once-in-a-century crop failures could strike every decade by 2100, according to new research from UBC.
