Twice as Nice? A Study on Nudges for Household Laundry Behaviours
This longitudinal field study explores the effectiveness of separate versus combined nudges to influence household laundry behaviors. The research, conducted by UBC-DIBS in collaboration with BC Hydro and various partners, aims to understand sustainable behavior change through prosocial and pro-self
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Understanding Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, introduced in 2019, assess universities based on their contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The rankings evaluate the institutions' performance across 17 SDGs, leading to an overall score. The second year saw increased participation, altho
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Organic Feed Formulation Software: UBC Abacus for Pigs and Poultry
UBC Abacus is a software program developed at the University of British Columbia to assist farmers in formulating organic feed mixtures for poultry and pigs. It maximizes the use of home-grown ingredients, ensures nutrient needs are met, and promotes sustainability by providing on-farm control over
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UBC Department of Computer Science Health and Safety Orientation 2024
UBC's Department of Computer Science provides essential information on health and safety protocols for employees, including building access, facility details, mandatory training courses, emergency preparedness, contact information, and important links. New workers must complete mandatory safety trai
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Post-Secondary Scholarship Information and Admission Requirements Overview
Explore valuable insights into post-secondary education, scholarship information, admission requirements for top universities like UBC, SFU, UVic, and BCIT. Discover average admissions scores and essential courses for various programs. Gain advice from current post-secondary students on navigating t
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Enhancing Visibility of the Union of Baltic Cities in Brussels and Key Policy Focus Areas
Ideas and suggestions were presented to the UBC Board to increase visibility in Brussels by the EU offices of Turku, Zealand Denmark, South Norway, Pomorskie, and North Sweden. The focus includes positioning UBC as a relevant actor to the EU, branding through lobbying and clear communication, and su
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Energy Problems in Science Education
The Faculty of Education at UBC is involved in researching energy problems and science education. Questions related to energy and physics concepts are discussed, including topics like kinetic and potential energy, collisions, and conservation of energy. The provided content includes questions, solut
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