UBC Geography is one of the top geography departments in the world. Through our research and teaching, we strive for a critical and ethical approach to the natural environment and society’s relationship with it.

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Geography Colloquium Series – Merje Kuus

 
March 11, 2025
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
place Geography building
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Earlier streamflow in a snow-dwindling world threatens water supply

 
New research by Vrije Universiteit earth scientist Wouter Berghuijs and snow hydrologist Kate Hale of the University of British Columbia shows how climate change affects river flows in snowy regions across the Northern Hemisphere.
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Professor Naomi Klein named to Vancouver Magazine Power50 List

 
UBC Geography Professor Naomi Klein, and Co-director for the Centre for Climate Justice, has been named to Vancouver Magazine’s Power50 List, honouring Vancouverites making big, positive impacts on our communities. 

Dr. Kate Hale appointed as Assistant Professor in Hydrology

 
We extend a warm welcome to incoming Assistant Professor Dr. Kate Hale. An expert in snow hydrology, Dr. Hale’s research focuses on how snowpack interacts with both the climate and downstream water resources.

Join us this summer for adventures with GEOS 309 Field Camp 2025

 
Join us this summer for a hands-on adventure in the beautiful Okanagan Valley for GEOS 309 Field Camp! This immersive experience, hosted at the state-of-the-art Teck Geological Field Station, provides the opportunity to build field and technical geographical science skills in a range of landscapes, from stream beds to grassland savannah. 
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