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UBC researchers create new method to classify dangerous sex offenders
UBC researchers have developed a new classification system that could help police solve sex crimes.
Psychopathy increases risk of violence in romantic relationships
People with higher levels of psychopathic tendencies are more likely to assault their romantic partners. They are also more likely to drink alcohol, a UBC study has found.
People trying to quit smoking don’t always focus on tobacco cessation
Fifty per cent of statements made by smokers during counselling sessions designed to help them stop have nothing to do with quitting, a UBC study has found.
UBC researcher worries global warming may harm predator and prey connections
A UBC study highlights the potential harm that climate change may have on a number of predator and prey relationships.
Understanding the local impact of a warming planet
How can we move from measurement, models and projections to understand climate change?
UBC president to talk about priorities and goals for the university
Professor Santa Ono, UBC’s 15th President and Vice-Chancellor, will share his early priorities and interests for the university at a special evening conversation in Kelowna next week.
Music may help make high-intensity interval training viable option for average person
Listening to music may make it easier for people to adopt short duration exercise regimens that could help them stay in shape, according to researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
UBC researchers team up with Kelowna Rockets to support men’s health
UBC Asst. Professor Cristina Caperchione is teaming up with the Kelowna Rockets to offer HAT TRICK; an innovative healthy lifestyle program to help local men increase physical activity, improve nutritional habits, and enhance their social connectedness.
UBC professors share insight about the brain during Mini-Med
The human being’s most critical organ, the brain, is the topic of this year’s Mini-Med series.
UBC celebrates chemistry week with hands-on sensory events
National Chemistry Week is an annual, week-long celebration of the chemical sciences in all provinces and territories in Canada. It’s an opportunity for youth to get connected with the wonders of chemistry and for the not-so-young to appreciate chemistry through games, demonstrations, lectures, exhibitions and more.