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The power of the crowd

The power of the crowd

In the age of Kickstarter, tech-savvy scientists explore new ways to engage the public in their research.

Jan 16, 2014 - by Basil Waugh

BC Skills deficit looming in 2016: More jobs than qualified people unless post-secondary capacity expanded

A skills shortage will hit British Columbia in 2016 and continue to grow, unless immediate action is taken to improve access to all types of post-secondary education – university, college and trades.

Jan 29, 2013

UBC weighs affordable housing options

With housing prices skyrocketing in Vancouver, the University of British Columbia has released potential housing program options designed to help create more affordable housing on the Vancouver campus.

Mar 26, 2012 - by Basil Waugh

Stephen Toope and Neil Gross: O Canada

Recently a remarkable development took place in Canadian public life that has implications for American prosperity. Prime Minister Stephen Harper, leader of the Conservative Party, chose David Johnston, an academic, to be the nation’s next governor general.

Jul 26, 2010

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