business

Tricks and treats: the business of Halloween

Costumes, candy and decorations are flying off store shelves in record numbers, as Halloween draws near.

Oct 25, 2016

Will there be any good jobs in tomorrow’s workplace?

A UBC economist explores the dramatic loss of skilled jobs in the U.S. economy.

Feb 15, 2014

$2-million gift supports advancement of women and diversity in business

A $2 million gift from prominent Vancouver business leader John Montalbano to UBC’s Sauder School of Business creates a professorship focused on the advancement of women and diversity in business leadership.

Nov 25, 2013

Left: An oyster covered in green lesions caused by Denman Island disease. Right: A close-up look at the Mikrocytos mackini parasite. (UBC/Department of Fisheries and Oceans)

Captured: Mysterious oyster killers

UBC researchers have apprehended tiny, elusive parasites that have plagued oysters from B.C. to California.

Jul 25, 2013

Retailers should referee customer conflict

A new UBC study says retailers should consider admonishing queue jumpers and thoughtless store browsers to ease aggression between shoppers.

Jun 11, 2013

Mega genomes of spruce species decoded

Canadian and Swedish scientists today released genome sequences of two of the most economically important forest trees in the world.

May 22, 2013

For tastier food, try a dash of workplace injustice

A new UBC study from the Sauder School of Business reveals that experiencing unfair treatment at work can sharpen the taste buds, providing evidence that stress has a physiological effect on people.

May 13, 2013

Which B.C. party is better at fiscal management? UBC prof provides independent assessment

A new study from UBC’s Sauder School of Business seeks to provide an independent assessment of the economic track records of British Columbia’s top political parties vying for the May 14th election. The study finds that no one party is significantly better at fiscal management than another. On average since 1991, according to the study, B.C. fiscal performance, compared to that of other provinces, has been modestly better under the NDP.

May 9, 2013

In a UBC study, doctors surveyed shortly after a promotional visit by pharmaceutical sales representatives indicate they are likely to prescribe the medicine. The study also found that in the majority of these visits, doctors weren't informed of the harmful effects of the promoted medicines. (Figure: UBC)

Doctors not informed of harmful effects of medicines during sales visits

Family doctors receive little or no information about harmful effects of medicines in the majority of drug promotions during visits by drug company representatives, according to an international study involving Canadian, U.S. and French physicians.

Apr 10, 2013

Build it and they will come

New athletic facilities and partnerships make UBC a community sport magnet

Apr 3, 2013 - by Heather Amos

Map: Where Chinese Vessels Fish. Map credit: Sue-Lyn Erbeck/The Pew Charitable Trusts

Chinese foreign fisheries catch 12 times more than reported: UBC research

Chinese fishing boats catch about US$11.5 billion worth of fish from beyond their country’s own waters each year – and most of it goes unreported, according to a new study led by fisheries scientists at the University of British Columbia.

Apr 3, 2013

Global companies beware: Rude customer treatment depends on culture

A new UBC study reveals that North American service workers are more likely to sabotage rude customers, while Chinese react by disengaging from customer service altogether.

Mar 25, 2013

UBC experts for comment on budget 2013

UBC experts are available to provide media commentary and analysis on the March 21 federal budget.

Mar 20, 2013

Vote Compass helps citizens determine where political parties stand on key issues, says UBC Political Science Prof. Richard Johnston. Martin Dee Photograph

Find your political match

UBC researchers partner on B.C. Vote Compass to help people assess provincial party platforms

Mar 6, 2013 - by Basil Waugh

Eliminating cash could mean huge savings for governments, says Sauder School of Business Prof. Maurice Levi. Mark Mushet Photograph

No cash, no crime?

Eliminating cash would mean big fiscal savings and a cut in crime says UBC Sauder Prof. Maurice Levi

Mar 6, 2013 - by Andrew Riley

A brave new beginning

As UBC reports turns fully digital, we celebrate its illustrious past in print

Mar 6, 2013 - by Lucie McNeill

UBC members recognized in Life Sciences BC awards

Three UBC researchers and two UBC spin-off companies are recognized in the 2013 LifeSciences British Columbia Awards. LifeSciences B.C. is a not-for-profit industry association that supports and represents the greater life sciences community of British Columbia through leadership, advocacy and promotion of world-class science and industry.

Mar 5, 2013

Rapid transit key to unlocking potential of UBC/Broadway corridor: study

The City of Vancouver and UBC today released a KPMG study that shows the employment and population of the UBC/Broadway corridor will grow by 150,000 in the next 30 years and a rail-based rapid transit system is needed to meet the corridor’s population growth and significant economic potential.

Feb 28, 2013

Better than polls? UBC launches prediction market for B.C. Election

UBC’s Sauder School of Business has launched an online prediction market for investors seeking to predict the outcome of B.C.’s May 14 provincial election.

Feb 27, 2013

Catfight? Workplace conflicts between women get bad rap

A new UBC study suggests troubling perceptions exist when it comes to women involved in disputes at work.

Feb 25, 2013