UBC
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When people were offered a 0.01% chance at winning $1,000 instead of 10 cents for returning their bottles, they recycled 47% more bottles. The cost was the same.
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Budget 101: How UBC’s financial planning process works
In the face of rising costs and global economic inflation, it’s even more important to understand how the University of British Columbia’s budget works.
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UBC jumps to 34th in QS World University Rankings 2024
The University of British Columbia has risen to 34th from 47th position in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings released today.
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UBC scholars call for global research agenda into TikTok’s impacts on public health
TikTok remains one of the least studied social media platforms around.
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Extreme heat is a threat to a wider range of people than we thought
Extreme heat poses an increasing threat to the public, as heat waves are expected to become more frequent, more intense and longer-lasting due to climate change.
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UBC post-doc entrepreneur’s invention wins nearly $2M prize from Royals, Elon Musk
The waste-burning emission reduction invention of UBC post-doctoral chemical and biological engineering student now has royal recognition and the attention of one of Earth’s most influential billionaires.
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UBC expanding presence in Surrey with $70M land acquisition
The University of British Columbia is expanding its presence south of the Fraser River with the $70-million purchase of a property in Surrey.
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How to ease back-to-school stress for school-age kids
Heading back to school can be stressful for young people even when there's no global pandemic to worry about, says Dr. Tyler Black, assistant clinical professor at UBC’s department of psychiatry.
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Do you hate seeing people fidget? New UBC research says you’re not alone
According to new UBC research, approximately one-third of the population suffer from misokinesia, a psychological phenomenon defined by a strong negative emotional response to the sight of someone else’s small and repetitive movements.
