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Economists, academics demand release of NSSO consumer spending data
UBC emeritus professor of economics Ashok Kotwal is among the academics calling for the release of India consumption surveys.
The Hindu, Business Standard
UBC emeritus professor of economics Ashok Kotwal is among the academics calling for the release of India consumption surveys.
The Hindu, Business Standard
B.C. business leaders discuss falling competitiveness and promoting diversity
Kevin Milligan, a professor at the Vancouver School of Economics, says B.C. should invest more in its workers to stay competitive.
Postmedia via Vancouver Sun, The Province
Kevin Milligan, a professor at the Vancouver School of Economics, says B.C. should invest more in its workers to stay competitive.
Postmedia via Vancouver Sun, The Province
New environment minister Jonathan Wilkinson must close the gap between Canada’s climate ambitions and its policies
Jonathan Wilkinson's appointment to the environment portfolio signals that climate change will be central to the work of the new government, says UBC political science professor Kathryn Harrison.
The Star (subscription)
Jonathan Wilkinson's appointment to the environment portfolio signals that climate change will be central to the work of the new government, says UBC political science professor Kathryn Harrison.
The Star (subscription)
Deputy PM Freeland to oversee relations with U.S. and provinces in Trudeau’s new cabinet
UBC political scientist Yves Tiberghien says the appointment of Philippe Champagne as Minister of Foreign Affairs provides a fresh start to Canada-China relations.
Globe and Mail (subscription)
UBC political scientist Yves Tiberghien says the appointment of Philippe Champagne as Minister of Foreign Affairs provides a fresh start to Canada-China relations.
Globe and Mail (subscription)
Ian Williams wins Canada’s top literary award for fiction
Ian Williams, a creative writing professor at UBC, won Canada’s top annual literary award for fiction for his book, Reproduction.
Reuters, CBC, Global, CTV, Georgia Straight
Ian Williams, a creative writing professor at UBC, won Canada’s top annual literary award for fiction for his book, Reproduction.
Reuters, CBC, Global, CTV, Georgia Straight
So you went to the climate strike … now what?
UBC geography student Kai Vorland wrote an article about proactive activism and the ongoing process of becoming sustainable.
Vancouver Sun, The Province, Montreal Gazette
UBC geography student Kai Vorland wrote an article about proactive activism and the ongoing process of becoming sustainable.
Vancouver Sun, The Province, Montreal Gazette
Give to charity and it’ll make you feel better, wealthy told as donations drop
Forbes mentioned research by Elizabeth Dunn, a professor at UBC's department of psychology, which explored the correlation between happiness and charitable giving.
Forbes
Forbes mentioned research by Elizabeth Dunn, a professor at UBC's department of psychology, which explored the correlation between happiness and charitable giving.
Forbes
How getting sued for workplace discrimination can lead to more diverse teams
Forbes highlighted a study co-conducted by Elizabeth Hirsh, a professor in UBC's department of sociology, which demonstrated how market and legal pressures interact to affect workplace practices and managerial diversity.
Forbes
Forbes highlighted a study co-conducted by Elizabeth Hirsh, a professor in UBC's department of sociology, which demonstrated how market and legal pressures interact to affect workplace practices and managerial diversity.
Forbes
British Columbia takes a historic step for the rights of Indigenous Peoples, but the hard work is yet to come
Sheryl Lightfoot, a political science professor and Canada Research Chair in global Indigenous rights and politics at UBC, wrote an article about B.C.’s implementation of the UN declaration recognizing Indigenous rights.
The Conversation
Sheryl Lightfoot, a political science professor and Canada Research Chair in global Indigenous rights and politics at UBC, wrote an article about B.C.’s implementation of the UN declaration recognizing Indigenous rights.
The Conversation
Refugees coming to Canada want to contribute, Toronto job fair shows
Amira Halperin, a postdoctoral research fellow in UBC’s department of sociology, spoke about refugees’ integration into the Canadian job market.
Huffington Post
Amira Halperin, a postdoctoral research fellow in UBC’s department of sociology, spoke about refugees’ integration into the Canadian job market.
Huffington Post
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Ian Williams, Assistant Professor, Creative Writing
Learn about Ian Williams' new book "Reproduction" and how creative writing can push boundaries.
