Care is the secret ingredient in school lunch programs writes Prof. Sinikka Elliott
UBC Sociology Prof. Sinikka Elliott studied the impacts of school food programs on the well-being of children and families in British Columbia and found that school food programs work better when they actively nurture care and connection.
UBC and other universities are creating courses addressing the effects of the pandemic
Many universities are introducing new courses about the pandemic and how it affects our lives. UBC Sociology Prof. Katherine Lyon created a COVID-19 & Society course, that examines how the pandemic is affecting our families, work lives, and health and education institutions.
Professor Amy Hanser explains how to handle awkward conversations about COVID-19 etiquette
Professor Amy Hanser speaks to CTV about dealing with awkward conversations with friends and family who may not be adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Distinguished Speaker Arlie Hochschild: The secret to Donald Trump’s electoral strategy? Emotion, not policy
“All of Trump’s incoherence leads some analysts to conclude Trump has no strategy. But he does – and it works like magic.” our upcoming Distinguished Speaker Arlie Hochschild’s writes for The Guardian.
Humour matters more than ‘good looks’ on online dating writes Prof Yue Qian and MA student Siqi Xiao
Research conducted by UBC Sociology Prof. Yue Qian and Masters student Siqi Xiao shows people who demonstrate a good sense of humour online receive higher ratings of attractiveness and suitability as long-term partners on online dating.
