Professor Marwan Hassan’s appointment as Head of the Department of Geography has been extended to June 2017! Since his appointment in July 2012, Marwan Hassan has garnered immense support from students, staff, and faculty for his enthusiastic involvement in running the department.
Recent News
Students
2026W Course Spotlight
June 23, 2026


Achievements, Alumni
Dr. David Ley, Professor Emeritus of Geography, is one of this year’s recipients of the UBC Emeritus College Award for Excellence in Innovative and Creative Endeavours
June 3, 2026


Faculty, Research
A new study by UBC researchers Ted Scott, Simon Donner and Rachel White has found that between 1990 and 2023, the average summer between the tropics and the polar circles grew about six days longer per decade.
April 10, 2026


