Trees can make or break city weather
Even a single urban tree can help moderate wind speeds and keep pedestrians comfortable as they walk down the street, according to a new UBC study.
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.
Anthropologists search NASA data for migration and land use patterns in the Himalayas
Mark Turin and Sara Shneiderman know what it’s like to have a home reduced to rubble.
UBC Library acquires copy of ‘the most beautiful of all printed books’ – the Kelmscott Chaucer
A new chapter in teaching is about to begin for the UBC Library with the acquisition of one of the world’s most extraordinary books: the Kelmscott Chaucer.
Esteemed economist joins UBC as new Canada Excellence Research Chair
UBC’s new Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) aims to transform the university into a global leader in economics by using the power of data to explore pressing social issues.
Friends matter: Babies use group size to determine social dominance
A new study finds that infants as young as six months figure out that a person with more friends will be more dominant than someone with fewer companions.
How armed groups like ISIS view the world
Over the past year, ISIS has dominated headlines around the world for its savage, violent attacks. But what drives ISIS and other armed groups? And how do they view the “outside world”?
Aboriginal husband and wife duo take on academia together
Newlyweds Nicole and Chris Cardinal are used to doing things together.
UBC-Yale team help translate Facebook’s Safety Check tool after Nepal quake
UBC linguist Mark Turin helped translate Facebook’s Safety Check tool into Nepali.
Media studies program prepares UBC students for the digital economy
Training students for success in the digital economy is the goal of UBC’s new Bachelor of Media Studies (BMS) program.
Experts available to comment on Nepal earthquake
UBC researchers are available to speak about the latest earthquake to strike Nepal, two weeks after more than 8,000 people died in a devastating quake.
From Middle Earth to worldwide phenom
The World Hobbit Project, a groundbreaking audience survey in multiple languages that involves 146 scholars in 45 countries, aims to tackle the topic of fantasy in the 21st century.
The ugly truth about sexual harassment
A UBC expert says the high-profile sexual harassment scandals involving Jian Ghomeshi and MPs show only the tip of the iceberg.
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.
Vetting the municipal vote
A UBC expert comments on NIMBYism, poor voter turnout and more leading up to Vancouver and Toronto elections.
Doctor’s orders
During her summer break UBC’s Rachel Talalay managed to fulfill one of her dreams: working on the classic TV series Doctor Who.
Canada joins the fight against ISIS
A UBC international relations expert says Canada’s involvement is first and foremost a political signal.
Learning from the horrors of the past
In a new international research program, undergrad students bring home tales of courage and lessons for society.