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Silver daddies: Why do young adult men like older partners?

We spoke to UBC sociologist Dr. Tony Silva about why younger adult men are interested in older men for sex and relationships.

Sep 12, 2023

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It’s 2023, and coming out is, well, complicated.

In an era of unprecedented LGBTQ2+ visibility coupled with incredible backlash, coming out as a sexual minority can be a deeply ambivalent experience, according to new research.

Aug 3, 2023

Officially called the Chinese Immigration Act, the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act had a devastating impact on a generation of Chinese people in Canada. Photo: Courtesy of Catherine Clement/UBC

UBC experts on 100th year since introduction of the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act in Canada

This July 1 marks a century since the introduction of the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, also recognized as the Chinese Exclusion Act, in Canada. The federal government originally passed […]

Jun 27, 2023

UBC experts on Pride Month

UBC experts on Pride Month

As Pride Month gets underway in Canada, UBC experts are available to comment on 2SLGBTQI+ issues.

Jun 1, 2023

UBC launches early childhood education certificate program for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people

UBC launches early childhood education certificate program for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people

The two-year part-time program will be offered online. Content is fully captioned and interpreted, with much of it delivered visually. In-person practicum placements will be available throughout B.C.

Jun 1, 2023

UBC student champions disability justice to win Lieutenant Governor’s Medal

UBC student champions disability justice to win Lieutenant Governor’s Medal

Rabiah Dhaliwal recognized for contributions to the promotion of diversity and inclusion

May 30, 2023

UBC experts on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

UBC experts on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. UBC experts are available to comment.

May 17, 2023

B.C. still eviction capital of Canada and most are through no fault of the tenant

B.C. still eviction capital of Canada and most are through no fault of the tenant

B.C. still leads Canada with the highest eviction rate in the country, and the vast majority are no-fault, according to a new report.

May 15, 2023

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UBC experts on Asian Heritage Month

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. UBC experts are available to comment.

May 1, 2023

Gay dads have an image problem

Gay dads have an image problem

Erez Aloni, associate professor in the Peter A. Allard School of Law, analyzed data about gay fathers in the U.S. and found there may be a systemic disparity in wealth accumulation among this group, a situation he says likely exists for Canadian fathers as well.

Apr 5, 2023

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Around the world, children’s education becoming more closely tied to their mother’s

A new study has found that a mother’s educational status—the highest level of education that she has attained—plays an increasingly important role in shaping her children’s educational status, while the importance of the father’s educational status has declined.

Mar 10, 2023

After evacuating Afghanistan following the Taliban’s return to power, Judges Freshta Masomi (left), Zamila Sangar (centre) and Wahida Rahimi (right) joined Allard Law through the law school’s new Afghan Women Judges Program. Photo credit: Macy Yap.

A new beginning for Afghan women judges forced to flee the Taliban

Today, the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia announced the creation of the new Afghan Women Judges Program. Through this new program, three judges from Afghanistan have joined the law school.

Mar 6, 2023

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UBC scholar helping AI overcome its language barrier

People around the world have been impressed with ChatGPT, a new chatbot developed by OpenAI that uses natural language processing (NLP) to seemingly answer any question.

Feb 21, 2023

The Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program is a first-of-its-kind initiative in Canada that aims to provide a pathway to success for Black Canadian students at UBC.

Celebrating Black History Month at UBC

In honour of Black History Month, the University of British Columbia is celebrating the programs and initiatives that support the university’s Black community members.

Feb 2, 2023

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UBC experts on Black History Month

February is Black History Month. UBC experts are available to comment on various related topics.

Jan 25, 2023

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Why does the date of Lunar New Year change?

This lunar new year falls on Jan. 22, making it one of the earliest in recent history. So why does the date of the lunar new year change?

Jan 19, 2023

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