Globally, we’re witnessing a rise in far-right governments increasingly hostile towards universities, historically springboards for progressive change. What should the future look like for universities in Canada?
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More indoor sports competitions may emerge in the years to come as organizers seek to attract new audiences and respond to the impacts of climate change.
Au cours de leur histoire de près de 250 ans, les États-Unis n’ont jamais eu de langue officielle jusqu’à présent. Mais les Américains ne cesseront pas d’utiliser des langues autres que l’anglais.
Land-based learning that centres Indigenous perspectives is needed to face the climate-uncertain future and build a next generation of freshwater stewards.
Across its nearly 250-year history, the United States has never had an official language until now. But Americans will not stop using languages other than English because of an executive order.
Our research has found that most pandemic-born children have been remarkably resilient to the disruptions caused by COVID.
Leaders can effectively interrupt incidents of workplace aggression, act as influential role models for others, and ultimately foster inclusive climates.
Between 2000 and 2020, only one-third of environmental enforcement actions were actually brought against the biggest corporate offenders.
Addressing climate change involves many industries and sectors, including housing. Net-zero housing requires collaboration from all levels of government and the building sector.
Health systems are made up of people who are often members of the same disaster-stricken communities they serve. They respond to climate-related events, but are affected by them too.
Ahmed al-Sharaa’s plans for Syria risk repeating past rebel mistakes. Negotiated, inclusive constitutional reform is key to Syrian stability and avoiding renewed conflict.
Two researchers explain how the current DEI pushback reveals the discomfort people feel when their identity is challenged but they say it can also present an opportunity for learning and growth.
When asked to suggest solutions for environmental challenges, chatbots reflected biases. This could have harmful effects on how we understand and communicate climate change.
Experiencing sexual inconsistency does not mean people are confused or not serious about their relationships. Rather, it reflects the complex lived realities of human sexuality.
A new NCAA rule allowing CHL players to participate is set to have significant impacts on the Canadian hockey landscape.
While some western cultures identify the family unit as couples and their children, many other cultures see older parents as an integral part of the family.
Donald Trump está desrespeitando flagrantemente a soberania canadense e, junto com ela, a identidade canadense. O Canadá deve responder à altura.
Donald Trump is flagrantly disrespecting Canadian sovereignty and, along with it, Canadian identity. Canada must respond accordingly.
Portraying athlete mothers as super moms and their successes as surprising ignores the difficulties of balancing motherhood and sport without support.
A recent update to the Unicode Standard means that Haíɫzaqvḷa can finally be fully written and read on all digital platforms.
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Assistant Professor in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, University of British Columbia
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Assistant Professor, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia
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Professor, David Lam Chair in Multicultural Education, Faculty of Education, cross-appointed to the Social Justice Institute, Faculty of Arts, University of British Columbia
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Professor, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia
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Assistant Professor, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Division, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
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UN Special Rapporteur on human rights & environment and Associate Professor of Law, Policy and Sustainability, University of British Columbia
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Visiting Senior Researcher, Smart Structures Research Group, University of British Columbia
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Assistant Professor of Sustainable Business Management of Natural Resources, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Mental Health and Intersectionality, University of British Columbia
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Associate professor, Department of Anthropology, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor, Department of Educational Studies, University of British Columbia
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Lecturer in Political Science, University of British Columbia
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Professor, UBC Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
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MD Candidate, University of British Columbia
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Professor, Structural & Earthquake Engineering, University of British Columbia
