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Published: November 04, 2024
How to reduce food waste this holiday season
Tips include planning meals, sharing food and making the most of leftovers
Seasonal change can affect people’s moods—and their moral values
People may respect authority, group loyalty and group traditions more strongly at certain times of year.
What is societal collapse and why does it matter?
Society collapses when we cannot collectively meet the basic needs of the majority of the population
‘So much mental load’: Mothers speak about school lunches
How the mundane task of packing lunches daily is complex and tied to mothers’ identities as “good” moms
How Kamala Harris won the US presidential debate against Donald Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the first presidential showdown with Donald Trump with a clear plan
Gig platform workers need better health and well-being protections
Gig economy workers face job insecurity, a lack of human interaction and more
Is the United States ready for a Black woman president? Reflections on race, gender and politics
A political scientist, who is also a Black woman of Kamala Harris’s generation, considers the challenges of being first
Basic income could solve global poverty and stop environmental destruction, study finds
Providing a basic income could boost global GDP while acting to curb environmental degradation
Global auditions are changing the ‘K’ in K-pop
K-pop is evolving beyond its Korean roots, integrating Canadian talent into its worldwide narrative
Advancing the rights of girls and women promotes justice and is also effective climate action
How climate change amplifies inequities and existing vulnerabilities for women, girls and gender-diverse people
How to stay healthy during Ramadan fasting
Tips for maintaining energy, meal prep and managing medications while fasting
Dos and don’ts to help tackle ableism
Tips for those unsure of saying or doing the right thing to challenge ableism
How Black women have used their voices to resist oppression
Exploring the evolution of Black women’s voices, from blues to Beyoncé
The roots of the North American opioid crisis, and 3 key strategies for stopping it
Why we need to treat substance-use disorders as a public health crisis and stop an international spread
The enduring appeal of a century-old German film about queer love
Generations of viewers recognize the long struggle for queer liberation
Why humans respect hard work regardless of results
UBC social psychologist Dr. Azim Shariff analyzes hard work
AI clones made from user data pose uncanny risks
It’s imperative to recognize the implications of AI clone technologies
Meet the shoppers who don’t want friendly customer service
When buying products like condoms or menstrual pads, people want robotic interactions, a UBC Sauder School of Business study finds
Will AI revolutionize the legal profession? The jury is still out
AI could change how people access legal services and the approach to legal aid
Could AI help bring about the four-day workweek?
Increasing productivity could lead to layoffs or a better quality of life for all
Why is it so hard to make friends in Vancouver?
Here’s how the community could help newcomers find a sense of belonging
Is AI coming for white-collar jobs? A psychology professor finds out the hard way
You might be surprised by what AI can do, possibly better than you
Online activism isn’t just slacktivism
How social media advocacy can lead to positive, real-life change
From women’s rights to climate action: How ordinary people can help change the world
Supporting change in your own sphere of influence is just one way to make a difference.
What is a common-law spouse entitled to in BC?
The length of time partners must live together to be considered “common law” may surprise you—and it’s different in BC and federal law.
What is the difference between the gig economy and the platform economy?
Gig work is much broader than Uber drivers and food-delivery workers
Working in the gig economy? What you don’t know might hurt you
Gig workers must balance the risks and benefits as employment law starts to catch up
Drug overdoses in public bathrooms are common: here’s how we could prevent harm
Communities can save lives by incorporating safe bathroom practices and raising awareness about overdose
How drug decriminalization in BC could help save lives
This Q&A with a UBC addictions expert answers some key questions about the decriminalization of illegal drugs in BC
How girls are using social media for positive change
The online world has real dangers, but girls are using social media to create positive change and practice good digital citizenship.
A guaranteed basic income could end poverty, so why isn’t it happening?
Two UBC experts explain how a guaranteed basic income in Canada can be fair, simple and affordable.
What is the impact of the Roe vs Wade draft decision? A ‘cruel and devastating blow’ for women, UBC Allard law experts say
Here’s what it could mean for reproductive rights in the US and the security of women’s access to abortion in Canada
Wrongfully convicted? New trial ordered for 1995 Gerald Klassen murder case
Director of the UBC Innocence Project explains what this means for Klassen and how his case highlights problems with the legal system
Could Vladimir Putin be ousted over his Ukraine invasion?
The Russian president may be reluctant to give up power
Banning ‘Maus’ only exposes the significance of this searing graphic novel about the Holocaust
More readers will see Art Spiegelman’s graphic art as an essential text in Holocaust education
How racism holds Black women back from leadership positions
A new UBC study finds that stereotypes put Black women at a serious disadvantage in the workplace
Holiday romantic comedies and their borderline illegal behaviours
A UBC doctoral law candidate looks at how holiday movies portray non-consensual behaviour as acceptable
The fault in our stars: Aaron Rodgers reminds us why celebrity shouldn’t trump science
Celebrities can amplify dangerous and disproven myths about the COVID-19 vaccine, says UBC’s Dr. Eric Cadesky
The doctor won’t see you now: Why access to care is in critical condition
More support for doctors will increase access to timely health care for Canadians
Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose
Knowing what to look for and how to use a take-home naloxone kit can save a life, says the Executive Director of the BC Centre on Substance Use
6 ways to deepen your understanding of Indian residential school history
Here’s how to learn more on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the same date as Orange Shirt Day
Truth before reconciliation: 8 ways to identify and confront Residential School denialism
Denialism obscures the truth about Canada’s Indian Residential School system in ways that protect the status quo
The taste for intoxicants
UBC’s Dr. Edward Slingerland explores the mystery of alcohol’s age-old allure
Revealing the long but hidden history of queer women in sport
A UBC sociologist explains why we need more stories to open up the conversation around queer women in sport
Re-entry anxiety: How to adjust to a new, uncertain routine
As the pandemic eases and society opens up, UBC clinical psychologist Dr. Lynn Alden offers tips to help you cope
Two years after the MMIWG report, targeted work must move urgently ahead
Urgent and purposeful attention is needed to respond to the appalling reality of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)
How cities can avoid “green gentrification” and make urban forests accessible
UBC’s Dr. Lorien Nesbitt explains how urban trees and parks are unfairly distributed, and the nature experience is not equal for everyone
Racist incidents are on the rise: How to be an active witness
From stepping in to help the victim to reporting the incident, you have more options than you might think
As Asian Canadian scholars, we must #StopAsianHate by fighting all forms of racism
Exploring the structural roots of anti-Asian racism in Canada and the road ahead
Life after COVID-19 vaccination
Vaccine researcher Anna Blakney answers questions about travel and transmission after vaccination
Women feel better when they work with other women
Equitable and gender-friendly work environments reduce unpleasant feelings for women
8 tips to communicate better while wearing a face mask
Strategies such as exaggerating eye expressions can help us better understand one another
Kip the coyote calls UBC Vancouver campus home
Learn how to safely co-exist with UBC’s resident coyote and other coyotes in urban environments
To understand BC’s Black history, connect past and present in Canada
The demographics of Black people in the British Columbia population are unique to the rest of Canada
Small change. Big difference. How to advance your career and financial life in 2021
Here’s how experts say that you can move forward
6 talks to feed your mind and soul
These UBC-hosted talks shed light on everything from social justice to romantic relationships
Young adults, unfairly blamed for COVID-19 spread, now face stress and uncertain futures
Stigma leads to social, health and economic distress
How art can help with Indigenous reconciliation
Artist Kent Monkman, now showing at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology, is changing the way people see Canadian history
Making the most of neglected urban spaces
You might be surprised at how people could transform pockets of city land
Why all human rights depend on a healthy environment
Environmental degradation threatens our human rights, including the rights to life, health and food
What lies ahead for Fridays for Future and the youth climate movement
The pandemic interrupted climate justice protests, but the youth climate movement is adapting
Why trade restrictions must be eliminated during COVID-19’s second wave
These restrictions could ultimately undermine the fight against COVID-19
How to make UBC cinnamon buns at home
Taste the baking that connects generations of UBC students
Claudia Rankine explores race and racism in the arts
Poet Claudia Rankine discusses the role of art in society
