From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter?
As grade-schoolers concentrate on the three Rs, many university students are already planning their future careers. Many believe top grades are the key to landing successful jobs, but does this always hold true?
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UBC research discovers a chemical-free way to keep apples fresher longer
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but the mold on it could make you sick.
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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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Science says you can boost your happiness
World-renowned psychologist Ed Diener says there is a lot more to happiness than simply being able to recognize it.
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Prime Minister Trudeau hosts Town Hall at UBC Okanagan Sept. 6
The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, will host a Town Hall at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus this Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.
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The economics of back to school
Economist Ross Hickey, who teaches at UBC’s Okanagan campus, discusses the reasoning behind back to school sales.
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The new green eggs
IF YOU THOUGHT THAT OUR FOOD WORRIES were largely a […]
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PhD or private industry? What’s next?
IF YOU ASKED SYDNEY ACTON when she was a young […]
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New research suggests compost and wood-mill waste an organic alternative to fumigation
Material currently thought of as garbage may be the answer to preventing root disease in cherry orchards without the use of fumigation, according to new research from UBC Okanagan.
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Sulphites and the great wine debate
UBC research shows different sulphite amounts affect yeast strain and final product.
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