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Recovery while stressed: the complex future of coral reefs

Recovery while stressed: the complex future of coral reefs

A new paper from PhD candidate Sara Cannon offers some insight into how coral reefs may respond to a warming climate.

Student research finds publicly subsidised oil and gas wells in endangered caribou habitat

Student research finds publicly subsidised oil and gas wells in endangered caribou habitat

Co-authored by three masters students at UBC Geography, the project reveals that public funding could actually be contributing to caribou decline in B.C.

Max Cohen selected for COP26 delegation

Max Cohen selected for COP26 delegation

The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties will take place in Glasgow this November.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. There will be no teaching or classes at UBC Geography.

The flag of Palestine, consisting of black, white and green stripes bordered by a red triangle, is flown during a protest down Burrard Street in Vancouver. Signs carried by protestors read 'end the occupation'

Mariam Abdelaziz wins AAG award for undergraduate paper

The AAG’s Urban Geography Specialty Group gave Mariam the Glenda Laws Undergraduate Paper Award for her paper on Israel’s occupation of Palestine.

Jamie Peck receives Regional Studies Association award

Jamie Peck receives Regional Studies Association award

The Sir Peter Hall Award for Contribution to the Field recognizes Prof. Peck’s extensive scholarship.

Siobhán McPhee named Associate Dean, Equity, Innovation & Strategy

Siobhán McPhee named Associate Dean, Equity, Innovation & Strategy

The Faculty of Arts appointment runs from July 20, 2021 to June 30, 2024.

Get to know our new assistant professor Michael Fabris!

Get to know our new assistant professor Michael Fabris!

Currently wrapping up his PhD in the department, Michael’s research focuses on Indigenous law and urban Indigeneity.

Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis join UBC Geography faculty

Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis join UBC Geography faculty

Both are widely known for their work on climate justice and social change, and will teach undergraduate courses with this focus.

New study reveals how sensitive wetlands are to global warming

New study reveals how sensitive wetlands are to global warming

Work led by Dr. Sara Knox shows that temperature and water level are key factors in the release of methane – a greenhouse gas – from wetland environments