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Returning scholar to speak about Victorian Jesus

Returning scholar to speak about Victorian Jesus

Ian Hesketh, an expert on the relationship between history, science and religion will discuss his research that examines the politics of publishing a sensational anonymous account of Christ’s life on November 28.

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Send the kids outside but let them take their devices with them

Send the kids outside but let them take their devices with them

It may seem counter-intuitive to many parents, but a UBC researcher says children are able to engage in nature and have fun outside, even with a mobile device in their hands.

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UBC researcher seeks to protect where the wild things walk

UBC researcher seeks to protect where the wild things walk

UBC research is paving the way for a route that will serve as a pilot project to protect green space and allow wildlife to move throughout the Okanagan Valley.

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Science confirms you should stop and smell the roses

Science confirms you should stop and smell the roses

Is it any wonder that most happiness idioms are associated with nature? Happy as a pig in muck, happy as a clam, happy camper.

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UBC round-table debates: how should societies deal with traumatic history?

UBC round-table debates: how should societies deal with traumatic history?

When societies experience significant historic trauma, in the form of mass repression or violence, how do they deal with its legacy?

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International student Zifang Jiang finds life lessons in the classroom

International student Zifang Jiang finds life lessons in the classroom

ZIFANG JIANG chose UBC’s Okanagan campus as an opportunity to experience […]

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New study suggests psychedelic drugs may reduce criminal behaviour

New study suggests psychedelic drugs may reduce criminal behaviour

Newly published research suggests that common psychedelic drugs—such as magic mushrooms, LSD and mescaline—may reduce criminal offences.

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Don’t dispense with cannabis dispensaries, caution UBC researchers

Don’t dispense with cannabis dispensaries, caution UBC researchers

UBC researchers are cautioning policy makers not to alter a cannabis distribution system that – while not legal yet—works well.

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UBC experts commit to mental health research

UBC experts commit to mental health research

October 1 to 7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week across Canada.

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Modelling the impact of green eggs and hens

Modelling the impact of green eggs and hens

The whole food movement may be right; consumption of vegan and organic food can be the best choice for reducing environmental impacts, at least if you’re a chicken.

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