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Self-worth boosts ability to overcome poverty

Self-worth boosts ability to overcome poverty

For people in poverty, remembering better times – such as past success – improves brain functioning and increases their willingness to seek help from crucial aid services.

Dec 17, 2013

UBC experts available to comment on global economic issues raised at Davos

With the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, approaching (Jan. 25-29) and another year of uncertainty expected in global financial markets, UBC experts are available to comment on international and national economic issues.

Jan 23, 2012

Women in Canada’s news industry still face glass ceiling: study

Canadian women journalists hit the glass ceiling in senior management despite making gains that reach or exceed parity at most other levels, according to a International Women’s Media Foundation global report co-authored by UBC Prof. Mary Lynn Young.

Mar 24, 2011

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