Prof. Santa J. Ono

Half of Canadian kids witness ethnic, racial bullying at school: study

Fifty-eight per cent of Canadian youth say they have seen kids insulted, bullied or excluded based on their race or ethnicity at school, according to new survey data from the Angus Reid Institute in partnership with the University of British Columbia.

Oct 19, 2021

UBC continues to be a global leader in impact

UBC continues to be a global leader in impact

UBC’s global impact is highlighted in the new Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, ranking second in Canada for impact, and 13th in the world. More than 1,000 institutions participated in the rankings – a 50 per cent increase from last year.

Apr 21, 2021

Credit: Paul H. Joseph/UBC

Supports for students under pressure during exam time

Tens of thousands of students around the world are studying for and writing exams at the end of a term like no other in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, a small minority of students may be tempted to take shortcuts.

Dec 10, 2020