How did Wuhan residents cope with a 76-day lockdown?
UBC Sociology Professors Yue Qian and Amy Hanser conducted 30 in-depth interviews to understand Wuhan residents’ lived experiences of lockdown life. We talked to them about their research.
New UBC Centre for Migration Studies aims to be a global leader in migration research
A new interdisciplinary UBC Centre for Migration Studies will support innovative migration research, knowledge mobilization and teaching and learning, at UBC and internationally. Based in the Faculty of Arts and led by Dr. Antje Ellermann, the Centre will be the first migration research centre of its kind in Western Canada.
New Winnifred Eaton Archive showcases pioneer Asian North American writer
UBC has launched the Winnifred Eaton Archive, a new digital archive providing access to the collected works of the popular and controversial Asian North American author, journalist, screenwriter and playwright Winnifred Eaton.
Three UBC Arts faculty members elected to Royal Society of Canada
Three UBC Arts faculty members have been announced by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as Fellows and as Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Jinhua Chen, a professor in the Department of Asian Studies, and Ara Norenzayan, professor in the Department of Psychology, have been named Fellows of the Royal […]
Online dating: Humour matters more than ‘good looks,’ but immigrants struggle with local jokes
Online dating platforms have witnessed a surge of users and activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown restrictions and physical distancing protocols have changed the way people work and live — but also how they date.
Q&A with Dr. Liisa Galea on the mental health of new moms
Eighty percent of people experience postpartum blues—and ten to fifteen percent of people will experience severe mental health consequences during the perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum), says Dr. Liisa Galea, a neuroscientist and professor in UBC’s department of psychology.
Religion in the Age of COVID-19
Sabina Magliocco, Chair of the UBC Program in the Study of Religion, talks about how religions around the world are grappling with the shutdown of centuries-old rites and rituals brought about by COVID-19.
Developmental psychologist Janet Werker named member of National Academy of Science
Dr. Janet Werker has been honoured for her distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
COVID-19 and Climate Change: A Q&A with Geographer Seth Wynes
Climate change researcher Seth Wynes talks about what COVID-19 means for climate change, and how governments should consider climate goals as they rebuild their economies.
When crises collide: COVID-19 and overdose in the Downtown Eastside
A Q&A with UBC sociologist Lindsey Richardson about how this outbreak is impacting the Downtown Eastside and what can be done to better support residents.