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How to ‘love-craft’ your relationships for health and happiness
The Conversation Wed Sep 12 2018 By: Carrie Jenkins
Carrie Jenkins, a UBC philosophy professor and Canada Research Chair, wrote an op-ed for The Conversation about creating the type of loving relationship that suits you. “Wouldn’t it be more creative — not to mention more honest — to craft the role of love in our lives to fit who we truly are?” she wrote. The article also appeared in the National Post.
Quietly, one of Trump’s tariffs threatens American democracy
Washington Post Tue Sep 11 2018 By: Heidi Tworek
The Washington Post published an op-ed by Heidi Tworek, a UBC professor in international history, about Donald Trump’s tariff on Canadian newsprint. “Even in a purportedly digital age, material concerns fundamentally shape news. We forget that lesson at our peril,” she wrote.
Playing computer games helps improve boys’ math scores
Georgia Straight Mon Sep 10 2018 By: Kate Wilson
The Georgia Straight reported on a study from UBC’s Vancouver School of Economics that suggests playing multiplayer online games helps increase math test scores for teenagers.
From Trump to trade, financial crisis still resonates 10 years later
New York Times Mon Sep 10 2018 By: Andrew Ross Sorkin
The New York Times cited work by Francesco Trebbi, a UBC economist, in a story about the financial crisis. Trebbi, Amir Sufi, and Atif Mian analyzed 60 countries and found that financial crises tend to radicalize electorates.
Grounded cruise ship rescue in Nunavut cost Canada’s Armed Forces $513K
CBC North Fri Sep 7 2018 By: Katie Toth
CBC North interviewed Michael Byers, a UBC political science professor, about a cruise ship that grounded near Nunuvut. Byers, who travelled on the ship as a lecturer seven years ago, said policymakers should consider asking tour companies to stay on major shipping routes or to pay for rescues when ships like this are grounded.
Does being smart and successful lower your chances of getting married?
The Conversation Thu Sep 6 2018 By: Yue Qian
Yue Qian, a UBC sociology professor, wrote an op-ed for The Conversation about the link between educational success and the chances of getting married. “Research has consistently found that American women with at least a bachelor’s degree are more likely to get married and stay married than less educated women,” she wrote.
Digital records mean ancient art ‘survives’ blaze
Canadian Press Thu Sep 6 2018 By: Beth Leighton
The Canadian Press interviewed Karen Duffek, a curator at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology, for an article about a museum fire in Brazil that destroyed artefacts, including some from the Pacific Northwest. She discussed digital records that were made of some items. The CP story appeared in the Globe and Mail, National Post, Vancouver Sun, and Vancouver Courier.
Critical legal decision on Trans Mountain expansion due Thursday
Vancouver Sun Mon Aug 27 2018 By: Gordon Hoekstra
George Hoberg, a professor at UBC’s school of public policy and global affairs, was interviewed for a Vancouver Sun article about the upcoming court decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Hoberg discussed three possible outcomes of the decision.
Lessons from Clayoquot Sound for the Trans Mountain pipeline protests
The Conversation Mon Aug 27 2018 By: David Tindall, Joanna Robinson, Mark CJ Stoddart
The Conversation published an op-ed co-written by David Tindall, a UBC sociology professor, about Trans Mountain pipeline protests. “Civil disobedience is thought to be effective because it often leads to media attention, which in turn can affect public opinion,” wrote Tindall, Joanna Robinson and Mark CJ Stoddart.
What monogamous couples can learn from polyamorous relationships
Time Mon Aug 27 2018 By: Samantha Cooney
Time Magazine quoted Carrie Jenkins, a professor of philosophy at UBC, for an article about polyamorous relationships. Jenkins cautions that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to relationships.MEET ARTS
Shannon Walsh, Assistant Professor of Film Production
Dr. Shannon Walsh is a filmmaker, interdisciplinary theorist and 2017-2018 Wall Scholar.
