ARTS RESEARCH IN THE NEWS VIEW ARCHIVE
Can’t figure out who to vote for? UBC prof shares tips on navigating choices
CBC Tue Oct 16 2018 By: Claire Hennig
CBC interviewed Gerald Baier, a UBC political science professor, for an article on navigating choices in municipal elections. He discussed how voters can find neutral information on the candidates.
Climate change solutions may lie in ancient wisdom: Davis
Chronicle Herald Sun Oct 14 2018
The Chronicle Herald featured an interview about climate change with Wade Davis, a UBC anthropology professor. “One of the things that is coming out of this climate change dilemma is a recognition that we are all in this together,” he said.
A stubborn person’s guide to improving your mood
NY Magazine Thu Oct 11 2018 By: Katie Heaney
New York Magazine interviewed Elizabeth Dunn, a UBC psychology professor, for a story about improving your mood. Her research found people are happier spending a set amount of money on someone else than spending the same amount on themselves.
Is a $15 minimum wage worth it? Here’s what the numbers say
Globe and Mail Mon Oct 15 2018 By: Joseph Marchand and David Green
David Green, director and professor in the Vancouver School of Economics at UBC, co-wrote an op-ed for the Globe and Mail about a $15 minimum wage. “Whether the wage increases should be implemented depends on analyses of accompanying costs and benefits and, potentially, on the state of the economy,” wrote Green and Joseph Marchand.
Latest word on ‘levidrome’: Oxford says it’s not ready, but linguist begs to differ
Times Colonist Sun Oct 14 2018 By: Cindy E. Harnett
The Times Colonist interviewed Stefan Dollinger, a UBC linguistics professor, about the criteria for getting new words in the dictionary. He said the criteria for dictionary inclusion may need updating.
Soyuz rocket failure: Russia has lost its reputation as a space leader
Globe and Mail Thu Oct 11 2018 By: Michael Byers
The Globe and Mail published an op-ed by Michael Byers, a professor and Canada Research Chair in global politics and international law at UBC, about the Soyuz rocket failure in Kazakhstan. Byers writes that the failure of the rocket has huge implications for the International Space Station and for Russia’s standing as leaders in the space program.
In fighting the next recession, politics will be crucial
Economist Thu Oct 11 2018
The Economist mentioned Francesco Trebbi, a professor at the Vancouver School of Economics at UBC, in an article about potential world recession and the part politicians play. Trebbi noted in 2014 that political polarization and factionalization almost inevitably follow crises. Voters are more attracted to ideological extremes, and political coalitions grow weaker.
UN climate report adds weight to liquefied natural gas concerns in B.C.
Star Vancouver Tue Oct 9 2018 By: Ainslie Cruickshank
An article appeared in Star Vancouver about a United Nations climate report that has renewed criticisms of B.C.’s decision to develop an LNG project in Kitimat. Simon Donner, a climate scientist and professor of geography at UBC, said that it’s almost impossible to reconcile Canada’s commitment to the Paris climate agreement – to avoid two degrees of warming – with the decision to expand the LNG industry.
This is how Europe’s national borders could be redrawn after Brexit
The Independent Tue Oct 9 2018 By: Alessio Colonnelli
The Independent mentioned a 2015 study by Kurt Huebner, a professor of European studies at UBC, in an article about how Brexit may lead to changes in the borders of three European regions. The study looked at different scenarios for Northern Ireland and found that billions of euros-worth of value could be generated for the region if it left the U.K. and joined the Republic of Ireland.
Under USMCA, Canada is neither strong nor free
Globe and Mail Wed Oct 3 2018 By: Wenran Jiang
Wenran Jiang, a senior fellow at UBC’s Institute of Asian Research, wrote an op-ed for the Globe and Mail about the USMCA agreement. He discussed the clause that allows U.S. control over Canadian diplomacy and means Canada is no longer free to pursue a free-trade agreement with China.MEET ARTS
Leo Shin, Associate Professor in History and Asian Studies
Dr. Shin is convenor of the new Hong Kong Studies Initiative at UBC.
