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
Sisters’ achievements a combination nature and nurture.
May 20, 2014
UBC scholars are available for media analysis of recent election results in Ukraine.
May 12, 2014
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
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
Professors are crafting new approaches to courses across UBC campuses and students are taking notice.
Apr 30, 2014 - by Hilary Thomson
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
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
Could the global financial market meltdown of 2008 have been avoided if Wall Street had more women executives?
Apr 1, 2014
A 50th anniversary gala for Canada’s leading writing program will showcase 400 authors, alumni and instructors.
Mar 12, 2014
UBC’s Francesco Duina explores how Americans make turning points into Hallmark moments.
Mar 7, 2014
As International Women’s Day approaches, a UBC course helps students gain awareness of challenges faced by girls and women.
Mar 5, 2014
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
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
UBC Political Scientist Arjun Chowdhury explores the fight for democracy in Ukraine, Thailand and Egypt.
Feb 25, 2014
UBC researchers are available to provide analysis on the escalating crisis in Ukraine.
Feb 24, 2014
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 UBC’s Richard Johnston details Canada’s shifting politics in the Washington Post. Read more…
Tiny ‘rat casino’ offers insight into possible treatments for compulsive gambling.
Feb 18, 2014
Real men are feminists UBC’s David Moscrop on why men need to embrace their inner feminist. Read more…
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