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China’s Tiananmen Square, 25 years later: UBC experts comment

China’s Tiananmen Square, 25 years later: UBC experts comment

UBC scholars discuss the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown and what remains of the struggle for greater democratic and human rights in China.

May 27, 2014

Twin psychology

Twin psychology

Sisters’ achievements a combination nature and nurture.

May 20, 2014

What’s next for Ukraine?

What’s next for Ukraine?

UBC scholars are available for media analysis of recent election results in Ukraine.

May 12, 2014

UBC bootcamp for future politicians expands to Ontario

UBC bootcamp for future politicians expands to Ontario

With Ontario voters heading to the polls next month and uncertainty surrounding Toronto’s City Hall, the University of British Columbia is expanding its bootcamp for aspiring politicians to that province this summer.

May 6, 2014

Mom’s brain is different

Mom’s brain is different

As Mother’s Day approaches, a UBC expert discusses ‘baby brain’ and other ways that motherhood changes a woman’s brain chemistry.

May 2, 2014

Moving beyond the ‘sage on the stage’

Moving beyond the ‘sage on the stage’

Professors are crafting new approaches to courses across UBC campuses and students are taking notice.

Apr 30, 2014 - by Hilary Thomson

Megasizing democracy – 814 million voters in India

Megasizing democracy – 814 million voters in India

Approximately 800 million people in India are electing new leaders. UBC’s Anjali Thomas Bohlken discusses the major political and logistical issues behind the world’s largest election.

Apr 24, 2014

TV turns 75

TV turns 75

The first television was introduced 75 years ago. UBC’s Tiffany Potter looks at how it changed us, and how it will change in the future.

Apr 16, 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

UBC Creative Writing serves up ‘Greatest Book Club’ for 50th gala

UBC Creative Writing serves up ‘Greatest Book Club’ for 50th gala

A 50th anniversary gala for Canada’s leading writing program will showcase 400 authors, alumni and instructors.

Mar 12, 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

Out of Africa

Out of Africa

As International Women’s Day approaches, a UBC course helps students gain awareness of challenges faced by girls and women.

Mar 5, 2014

Spring forward? Is Daylight Saving Time worth it?

Spring forward? Is Daylight Saving Time worth it?

Ahead of Daylight Savings Time on March 9, sleep expert and UBC Professor Emeritus Stanley Coren discusses the impact of setting our clocks one hour ahead.

Mar 4, 2014

Open to interpretation

Open to interpretation

A UBC prof. hopes to reduce violence against women in the Muslim community by exploring various interpretations of a verse of the Qur’an.

Feb 27, 2014

Democracy on shaky ground

Democracy on shaky ground

UBC Political Scientist Arjun Chowdhury explores the fight for democracy in Ukraine, Thailand and Egypt.

Feb 25, 2014

UBC experts comment on Ukraine crisis

UBC experts comment on Ukraine crisis

UBC researchers are available to provide analysis on the escalating crisis in Ukraine.

Feb 24, 2014

Study finds nothing so sweet as a voice like your own

Study finds nothing so sweet as a voice like your own

A new UBC study finds we prefer voices that are similar to our own because they convey a sense of community and social belongingness.

Feb 19, 2014

Canada is polarizing–and it’s because of the parties

Canada is polarizing–and it’s because of the parties

Canada is polarizing – and it’s because of the parties UBC’s Richard Johnston details Canada’s shifting politics in the Washington Post. Read more…

Feb 19, 2014

Head games: How the mind works when gambling

Head games: How the mind works when gambling

Tiny ‘rat casino’ offers insight into possible treatments for compulsive gambling.

Feb 18, 2014

There’s no excuse for anti-feminism

There’s no excuse for anti-feminism

Real men are feminists UBC’s David Moscrop on why men need to embrace their inner feminist. Read more…

Feb 18, 2014

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