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‘Greenwashing a police state: the truth behind Egypt’s COP27 masquerade’

In a Long Read for The Guardian, Naomi Klein argues that Egypt’s hosting of the climate conference obscures a regime that imprisons activists and restricts research.

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How we’re finally tuning in to the unheard sounds of nature

In her new book, Karen Bakker delves into the world of plant and animal conversations that occur beyond our hearing range.

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Dr. Matthias Jakob

We are profoundly saddened to hear of the sudden passing of alumnus and colleague Dr. Matthias Jakob.

Professor Cole Harris (1936 – 2022)

Professor Cole Harris (1936 – 2022)

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Cole Harris, professor emeritus at UBC Geography.

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The benefits of blended learning at UBC

Dr. Siobhán McPhee and PhD candidate Micheal Jerowsky share their findings in The Conversation.

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Jamie Peck is most Wikipedia’ed person from his UK town

Prof. Peck is the most well-known person from the town of Kimberley in Nottinghamshire, according to users of the world’s largest free encyclopedia.

Simon Donner delivers TEDx talk on climate

Simon Donner delivers TEDx talk on climate

In his TEDxSurrey talk, Prof. Donner explains why it’s going to take imagination to tackle the stark realities of the climate crisis.

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BC Knowledge Development Fund invests in river project

Led by Dr. Marwan Hassan, the experimental Fluvial Landscapes Platform (LegoFlume) will explore the impact of climate change on waterways.

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UBC Geography and SCARP introduce new Major in Urban Studies

In collaboration with SCARP, UBC Geography is introducing an undergraduate Major in Urban Studies for the 2023/24 academic year.

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Get to know Jemima Nomunume Baada!

Dr. Baada joins UBC Geography as Assistant Professor of Climate Change and Human Migration in September 2022.