Teaching Learning and Research Excellence
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How ‘parks for bugs’ boost pollinators in Vancouver
A study found that reducing lawn mowing and creating pollinator meadows significantly boosts pollinator diversity, creating healthier and more resilient ecosystems.
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Stars beat stats when it comes to shopping decisions
A new UBC study found that the format of product ratings—stars versus numbers—significantly affects consumer perceptions and purchasing behaviour.
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UBC philosophy professor’s research cited in U.S. Supreme Court decision
A 22-year-old philosophy paper by a UBC professor just helped the U.S. Supreme Court decide a major gun case.
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UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility
New home of UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering will advance health solutions and grow Canada’s biotech sector.
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Who is most likely to fall for fake news?
New research reveals who is most at risk, as a first step toward effective strategies for counteracting misinformation.
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Researchers develop new way to match young cancer patients with the right drugs
A pan-Canadian team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumours in chicken eggs and analyzing their proteins.
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UBC Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget for 2025/26
UBC is projecting a balanced financial position as part of its 2025/26 budget, approved by the university's Board of Governors this week.
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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.
