Teaching Learning and Research Excellence
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Canada’s housing crisis is preventing millions from forming the households they want
A new UBC sociology study examines how rising housing costs across major Canadian cities have affected household formation from 1981 to 2021.
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A homegrown player is worth an extra $4.8M annually to an NHL team, study finds
A new UBC Okanagan study has determined that having homegrown players on NHL teams is not only good for the fanbase, it’s also good for the owner’s wallet.
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Refugee scholars making an impact at UBC
Through perseverance and dedication, this small group of students has overcome immense challenges to build a new future for themselves through education.
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Turning first-time academic misconduct into a teachable moment
A new diversionary process is helping turn first-time academic misconduct cases into an opportunity for learning and growth, while fostering a stronger culture of academic integrity across UBC’s campuses.
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Saturn still reigns supreme as moon king with 128 new moons
The International Astronomical Union has recognized the discovery of Saturn's 128 new moons.
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Tariffs threaten Canadian supply chains. Here’s how consumers and businesses can prepare.
UBC expert in geopolitical disruptions and supply chain risk discussed what’s coming and how Canadian consumers and businesses can prepare for the upcoming U.S. tariffs on Canada.
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Zac Hug found his calling in writing Hallmark rom-coms—and so can you
The adjunct professor in creative writing tells us about his work with Hallmark, and how he is helping aspiring writers shape their own love stories for the screen in a new online course.
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Where do Canada’s fruits and vegetables come from? New website maps the flow into provinces
Like Google maps for your dinner plate, a new UBC project shows where 34 popular fruits and vegetables regularly consumed by Canadians come from.
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How sexuality conflicts are quietly breaking relationships apart
A new study identified a surprising factor that is undermining relationship satisfaction and stability: the inconsistency between a person’s sexual identity or attraction, and whether they are in a same-sex or different-sex relationship.
