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You’re not a helicopter parent just because you care
Parents help their child move onto campus. But when does helping your child hinder their progress? Photo: Michael Braun Photography/iStock What is the first thing parents do when they meet their...
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Facts and fiction about student sexual health
Frank and honest discussions are key when entering into a sexual relationship, says UBC’s Patricia Mirwaldt. Photo: Daniel Cozma, iStock Dr. Patricia Mirwaldt, Director, UBC Student Health Services,...
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Lights! Camera! Learn!
Rachel Talalay of UBC’s Dept. of Theatre and Film encourages her students to create films using their mobile phones. Photo: UBC Faculty of Arts. New approaches to education, supported by UBC’s...
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‘Trojan’ asteroids in far reaches of Solar System more common than previously...
This 2006 image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope shows bands and a new dark spot in Uranus’ atmosphere. Credit: NASA/Space Telescope Science Institute. UBC astronomers have discovered the first...
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When women outnumber men on campus: What it means for marriage
When women outnumber men on campus: What it means for marriage UBC’s Marina Adshade discusses how the growing gender imbalance at Canadian universities may be partially responsible for falling...
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Confronting the past, looking to the future
Erica Baker is the coordinator for a student-directed seminar on reconciliation. Photo: Don Erhardt. A new seminar on the effects of Canada’s residential schools gives students a chance to contribute...
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Mastering the field of social work
UBC Okanagan’s Master of Social Work Program will focus on on direct practice, policy, organizational and community development. Photo: Kzenon, iStock Enhanced Master of Social Work Program addresses...
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How private tutoring has become big business
The tutoring industry continues to grow despite the fact there is no proof that it works, says UBC’s Julian Dierkes. Photo: Steve McSweeny, iStock UBC Prof. Julian Dierkes says the massive growth of...
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Throw away the checklist: Do what’s right for your child
Throw away the checklist: Do what’s right for your child UBC’s Jennifer Vadeboncoeur on how to be involved in your child’s education without being a “helicopter parent.” Read more…
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Why reconciliation matters
UBC is suspending classes to encourage staff, faculty and students to participate in events related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s National Event in Vancouver. Rima Wilkes on...
View ArticleMeasures announced to address CUS FROSH event
The University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus is announcing three immediate measures to address problems that surfaced during FROSH events run last week by the Commerce Undergraduate Society....
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UBC suspends classes for Truth and Reconciliation event
The University of British Columbia has taken the extraordinary step of suspending almost all classes on its Vancouver campus on September 18 to encourage its community to participate in the Truth and...
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The legacy of 9/11
UBC’s Derek Gregory says the 9/11 attacks changed the very meaning of war. Photo: Michael Foran, Flickr As the U.S. considers military action in Syria, Derek Gregory, a professor at UBC’s Department...
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Micronutrients lead to big changes
Sachets of micronutrient powders can help combat malnutrition among young children in countries such as Rwanda, says UBC’s Judy McLean. Photo: The Micronutrient Project UBC Prof. Judy McLean and her...
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Homecoming 2013
Homecoming Weekend, Sept 13 – 14, will feature three great UBC Thunderbirds teams, an outdoor movie and the first annual Great Thunderbird Trek. Read more here.
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Students seeing significant reduction in cost of course materials this fall
The cost of UBC course packs has dropped significantly. Photo: UBC Bookstore The University of British Columbia has reduced the cost of course packs sold through the UBC Bookstore. Students at the...
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The growing gap between rich and poor
UBC’s Thomas Lemieux is a finalist for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Impact Award. Education inequality is a driving factor for income inequality, says Thomas Lemieux of UBC’s...
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UBC announces strategy to help boost economic impact of innovation in B.C.
UBC President Stephen Toope addressed the Vancouver Board of Trade on Sept. 11. Photo: Kim Stallknecht Prof. Stephen Toope, president of the University of British Columbia, has unveiled a five-point...
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‘Everyday sadists’ walk among us
Some people derive pleasure from cruelty in everyday situations, says UBC’s Erin Buckels. Photo: Abel Mitjà Varela, iStock Sadism may be more common than we think, according to a pair of University of...
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Q&A on Nelson Mandela’s legacy
Former South African president Nelson Mandela. Photo: LSE/Wikimedia Commons Update: Nelson Mandela passed away on Dec. 5 at the age of 95. Earlier this year, Julie MacArthur, an assistant professor...
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Whose City Is It, Anyway?
Whose City Is It, Anyway? Patrick Condon of UBC’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture says that in Vancouver and around the world, middle-class citizens rage over planning that favours...
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