Is philanthropic giving during the pandemic reinforcing existing inequalities?
PhD candidate Rachel Bok looked at the disbersal of over $1.4 billion in grants pledged for pandemic relief in 2020.
Angela Liu awarded environmental sciences scholarship
Currently in the final year of her BA in Environment and Sustainability, with a minor in Environmental Science, Angela’s work at UBC has focused on sustainable futures.
Simon Donner named to government climate advisory group
The new Net-Zero Advisory Body will advise the Environment and Climate Change Minister on pathways for Canada to get its carbon pollution to net-zero by 2050.
In a warming climate, we need to prepare for more landslides
Glaciologist Michele Koppes says we need an early warning system for landslides like those seen recently in the Himalayas and BC’s Coast Mountains
How can we work towards decolonizing conservation?
Looking back at the origins of biodiversity conservation shows that decolonization is necessary for just and effective steps forward, PhD candidate Sara Cannon explains
Letter from UBC faculty, staff and students calling for a transit future that addresses the climate crisis
In order to address the climate crisis, we need sustainable, accessible and net-zero carbon transit access to campus.
Recent geography graduate creates student support fund
Emily Acheson, who graduated with a PhD in 2020, created the fund to support geography students who may be facing financial hardship — especially during COVID-19.
2019/20 TA and Stellar Staff Awards
These departmental awards recognize the significant contribution that TAs make to undergraduate education, and the exceptional work of a member of staff.
UBC Geography alumna turns 100
Irene Beveridge was a student at UBC Geography in the 1930s, but had to discontinue her studies due to the outbreak of World War II.
Dan Moore receives EGBC award
Prof. Moore received the 2020 C.J. Westerman Memorial Award from Engineers & Geoscientists BC, for his outstanding contributions to geoscience.