Rachel Garrett: Oustanding Leader in the UBC Community
The only piece of advice I’d give to incoming students would be to make time for your relationships – whether it be family, friends, lab partners or life partners.
UBC sociologist responds to the overdose crisis
Sociology Professor Lindsey Richardson has received a $1.2 million grant to address the health impacts of socioeconomic marginalization among people who use illicit drugs.
Wade Davis awarded honorary citizenship in Colombia
Dr. Wade Davis has received honorary citizenship from Colombia in recognition of his work documenting and advocating for the country’s Indigenous cultures.
UBC PhD student Bronwyn Bragg explores link between Canadian immigration policy and integration
Geography PhD student and Public Scholar is exploring the gendered and generational dynamics of immigrant integration and belonging in Canadian cities.
UBC History course gives students a hands-on experience with the past
A new collaboration, led by Dr. Tara Mayer, has brought the Department of History and the Museum of Vancouver together on an exciting pedagogical project.
Islamophobia in Canada: A Q&A with Ayesha S. Chaudhry
Ayesha Chaudhry discusses the issue of Islamophobia in Canada, M-103 and what governments can do to address religious discrimination.
The Meaning of Art: A Q&A with Dominic Lopes
Why does art matter? Philosophy Professor Dominic Lopes, who was recently named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a Canada Council Killam Research Fellow, talks about how he is rethinking the power of aesthetic culture.
Dr. Karen Bakker and Sustainable Water Governance and Indigenous Law team wins SSHRC Connection Award
Karen Bakker, a Geography Professor and Canada Research Chair in Political Ecology, focuses on water security, environmental sustainability, reconciliation, and the contributions of Indigenous law to Canadian governance.
Jory Smallenberg: Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond
Graduating student leader Jory Smallenberg shares her favourite UBC experiences and her top tips for UBC Arts students who want to make a difference.
Sheryl Lightfoot on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Sheryl Lightfoot, Canada Research Chair of Global Indigenous Rights and Politics at UBC, believes Canada is underperforming of international expectations on the rights of Indigenous peoples.