How to have better conversations with people you’ve just met, according to science
NBC
Wed Jun 5 2019
By: Sarah DiGiulio
NBC quoted Elizabeth Dunn, a professor of psychology at UBC, in an article about social interaction.
Alix Ohlin on the complex female relationships in her novel Dual Citizens
Quill and Quire
Thu Jun 6 2019
By: Suzanne Alyssa Andrew
Alix Ohlin, chair of creative writing at UBC, was profiled in Quill and Quire.
Congress 2019: UBC throws open its doors to academics, and the public
Vancouver Sun
Fri May 24 2019
By: Randy Shore
The Vancouver Sun reported on Congress 2019 at UBC.
“Anybody can come and have extraordinary access to contemporary research and a whole bunch of events, plays and films, along with the people that produce them,” said Laura Moss, the academic convener for the congress.
The story also appeared in The Province.
Amin Ghaziani and Henry Yu are named 2019 Trailblazers by the Georgia Straight
Georgia Straight
Wed May 22 2019
By: Craig Takeuchi and Tammy Kwan
Two UBC professors were featured in the Georgia Straight’s Trailblazers 2019 (here and here).
Amin Ghaziani, a professor of sociology, researches the importance of queer urban spaces, and Henry Yu, a professor in the department of history, specializes in Asian migration and discrimination.
Haida student wins UBC’s first-ever Lieutenant Governor medal for work supporting peers
CBC
Wed May 22 2019
By: Bridgette Watson
Chelsea Gladstone, a Haida student at UBC and the university’s first winner of a Lieutenant Governor medal, was featured on CBC (and Radio-Canada).
Gladstone was awarded the prize for her work in helping Indigenous students develop leadership skills.
Laura Moss: Twenty five ways to increase your chances at publication
Inside Higher Ed
Wed May 15 2019
By: Laura Moss
Inside Higher Ed published an article by Laura Moss, a professor of English at UBC, about how to get published.
Several UBC academics were quoted in the article.
How to fight online hate, and protect free speech
The Tyee
Mon May 13 2019
By: Zak Vescera
The Tyee spoke to Chris Tenove, a postgraduate researcher at UBC’s department of political science, and Heidi Tworek, a professor in the department of history, for an article on free speech and online hate.
Reducing the carbon footprint of academic travel
Inside Higher Ed
Thu Apr 18 2019
By: Deanna Kreisel and others
Inside Higher Ed published an op-ed co-written by Deanna Kreisel, a UBC professor of English, about how academics can reduce their carbon footprint.
Kathryn Harrison: Here’s what the carbon tax means for you
The Conversation
Tue Apr 2 2019
By: Kathryn Harrison
Kathryn Harrison, a professor of political science at UBC, wrote an op-ed for The Conversation about the implications of carbon tax.