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UBC researcher to study young adults who live with their parents

Young adults in Canada are less likely to own a home and more likely to live with their parents than they were a decade ago, according to recently released census data.

Nov 15, 2022

Regions differ in Indigenous acknowledgement at Canadian universities

Regions differ in Indigenous acknowledgement at Canadian universities

Acknowledgement of Indigenous lands, treaties and peoples vary at universities across Canada, finds a new UBC study, the first academic study of its kind.

Mar 1, 2017

International students’ concept of “home” shapes post-graduation plans

International students’ concept of “home” shapes post-graduation plans

How international university students think about home significantly influences their migration plans upon graduation, according to a new study from UBC.

Feb 16, 2017

Lindsey Richardson

HIV treatment has social and socioeconomic benefits, as well as improved health: study

New research shows that HIV treatment for illicit drug users improves their social and socioeconomic wellbeing as well as their health.

Jul 21, 2015

Black Republicans put most faith in U.S. government

Black Republicans put most faith in U.S. government

Black Republicans trust the United States government more than other political groups, finds a new study from UBC.

Oct 29, 2014

Canada’s image of Oka, 24 years later

Canada’s image of Oka, 24 years later

A professor searches for new meaning in one of the country’s most iconic photographs.

Sep 22, 2014 - by Corey Allen

Goodbye Gayborhood: study finds gay neighbourhoods ‘straightening’

Goodbye Gayborhood: study finds gay neighbourhoods ‘straightening’

New research finds that traditionally gay neighbourhoods are becoming increasingly “straight” places, and could be at risk of losing their distinct cultural identity.

Jul 28, 2014

Steve Nash’s basketball diaries

Steve Nash’s basketball diaries

UBC alum directs documentary about Canadian basketball legend.

May 21, 2014

Women leaders may reduce Wall Street risky business

Women leaders may reduce Wall Street risky business

Could the global financial market meltdown of 2008 have been avoided if Wall Street had more women executives?

Apr 1, 2014

The U.S. greeting card culture

The U.S. greeting card culture

UBC’s Francesco Duina explores how Americans make turning points into Hallmark moments.

Mar 7, 2014

Decoding the thirst for victory

Decoding the thirst for victory

From Sochi to the Super Bowl, a UBC sociologist explores our global obsession with winning.

Jan 27, 2014

UBC experts for EU trade deal analysis

UBC experts for EU trade deal analysis

UBC experts are available to comment on the tentative EU-Canada trade agreement and its expected economic and societal impacts.

Oct 17, 2013

UBC experts on Quebec Charter of Values

UBC experts on Quebec Charter of Values

The Quebec government is forging ahead with its plans to outlaw all religious symbols worn by workers in the public sector, UBC scholars offer fresh perspectives on the debate.

Oct 9, 2013

Why reconciliation matters

Why reconciliation matters

Rima Wilkes on the tragedy of Indian residential schools and the importance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s National Event in Vancouver.

Sep 9, 2013

Q&A on sex work laws

Q&A on sex work laws

Professor Becki Ross says decriminalizing the sex trade could lead to a safer industry governed by the workers themselves.

Aug 8, 2013

David Tindall, UBC Dept. of Sociology

What Canadian media are missing about climate change

Are national newspapers giving Canadians the information they need to make informed decisions about climate change?

Jun 6, 2013

Turn left here

Turn left here

A Q and A with Prof. Neil Gross on universities and liberal thinking

Apr 3, 2013 - by A Q and A with April van Ert

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