Sociology professor discusses Canada’s role on climate change after COP 21
David Tindall, Associate Professor of Sociology, recently attended the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. The Faculty of Arts caught up with Dr. Tindall to ask him about his strongest impressions of the conference, how likely it is for Canada to meet carbon emission targets, and how British Columbia can reinstate itself as a climate leader in Canada.
History prof leads team to explore and protect historic BC gold mining sites
Dr. Henry Yu is an Associate Professor of History and a co-chair of the Legacy Initiatives Advisory Council (LIAC), which advises the Province of British Columbia on projects recognizing the contribution of Chinese Canadians to its history. He also led a research team formed to explore and assess the heritage value of historic gold mining sites along British Columbia’s Fraser Corridor. The Faculty of Arts spoke to Dr. Yu about the forgotten stories behind these mining sites, and how we can protect these sites for future generations.
Global Seminar: In Search of Indigenous London
Coll Thrush is an Associate Professor of History at UBC. In the Summer of 2016, he’ll be leading a Global Seminar (FNIS 360), “In Search of Indigenous London”. We recently caught up with Dr. Thrush for a faculty member’s perspective on leading a Global Seminar.
Why gender matters in economics
Ever wondered why most CEOs are men? Or why the percentage of women in parliaments is still below 40% in almost every country around the world? In his 2015 PROSE Award-winning book, Why Gender Matters in Economics, VSE Professor Mukesh Eswaran explores these questions and the differences in economic behaviour between men and women.
UBC Political Science leads a team to create new field of study
Dr. Mark Warren is a Professor of Political Science and the Principal Investigator of Participedia – a project that will map and develop information about participatory democratic innovations around the world. The Faculty of Arts spoke with Dr. Warren about the challenges of building Participedia, how the project may help to improve and deepen democracy, and the team’s plans for Participedia over the next five years.
UBC terrorism expert discusses the rise of ISIS
The Faculty of Arts spoke with Geography Professor Dr. Dan Hiebert about the rise of ISIS, Canada’s role in the Syrian migrant crisis, and his plans for TSAS over the next seven years.
UBC English professor brings Game of Thrones to the classroom
Associate Professor of English Dr. Robert Rouse is spurring an interest in medievalism – the study of how the Middle Ages is recreated in modern literature – with a course based on George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones.
UBC Asian Studies prof discusses Japanese literature and culture
Associate Head and Professor of the Department of Asian Studies, Dr. Joshua Mostow recently added a new honour to his list of accomplishments: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. The Faculty of Arts spoke with Dr. Mostow about the most exciting discovery of his career.
Meet Alan Morrison: Creating UBC’s first improv course
Allen Morrison is a UBC Fine Arts alumnus, an actor with Vancouver TheatreSports, and the instructor of UBC’s first-ever improv course, THTR 440. ArtsWIRE spoke with Morrison and one of his students, Ivanna Besenovsky, about the challenges of performing improv, and what improv has taught them about life.
Meet Genevieve Lorenzo: Seeing through the beautiful people
By Katie Fedosenko Psych undergrad presents on beauty and first impressions at Rising Stars in Research competition The third annual Rising Stars of Research National Undergraduate Research Poster Competition is a unique event that brings 117 of the top undergraduate researchers from across Canada to British Columbia to showcase their research accomplishments and explore their […]