New UBC Centre for Migration Studies founded
The Centre aims to foster interdisciplinary research, and national and international collaborations.
Dan Hiebert comments on the economic benefit of immigration
Ahead of the announcement of the government’s new immigration targets on November 1st, The Star spoke to UBC Geography professor Dan Hiebert about how immigration impacts the Canadian economy.
COVID-19: Update on student travel restrictions
On October 20th, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced amended travel restrictions for international students wishing to come to Canada.
‘The Nature of Canada’ wins Canadian Studies Network prize
Edited by professor emeritus Graeme Wynn, the book was recognized as the 2020 Best Edited Collection in Canadian Studies.
New UBC Geography website
As of Monday 19th October at 9am, the department website has relaunched with a new, more accessible design.
Simon Donner comments on B.C.’s carbon accounting plans
“If Canada somehow is able to get emissions credits for selling liquefied natural gas to other parts of the world, that disincentivizes us from doing other emissions reductions at home.”
Sound installation by Michele Koppes part of TED climate event
Water Rhythms: Listening to Climate Change will be on display on Saturday October 10th at the Jack Poole Plaza.
Julie Ranada joins UBC 25 Year Club
The club honours staff with 25 or more years of service at UBC. Congratulations Julie!
UBC Geography statement on Scholar Strike Canada
UBC Geography fully supports this action and we encourage our entire community to consider how they can best participate.
Jamie Peck named Fellow of the British Academy
The fellowship recognizes his high international standing and scholarly distinction in the field of economic geography.