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Remembering Dr. Terence McGee

With sadness we share that our colleague, Terence (Terry) McGee, a distinguished Canadian geographer and scholar of Asian urbanism and development, died on June 26th 2025. He leaves behind a record of influential research, many friends and admirers in the academic world, and a spirit of conviviality epitomized by the “McGlee Club” – the community of graduate students that he mentored during his years at UBC.

New Resource for Geography Course Planning. Created by Students for Students

To assist students with course planning, the UBC Geography Students’ Association (GSA), in collaboration with UBC Geography, has launched a video series highlighting student perspectives on courses offered within the Department of Geography.

Professors Simon Donner, Kate Hale, McKenzie Kuhn and Marysa Laguë recognized for excellence with 2025 NSERC Discovery Grants

Dr. Nina Hewitt honoured with Geography Student Association Spirit Award

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Teaching Nina Hewitt who received the 2024/25 UBC Geography Student Association Spirit Award. Bestowed upon “a faculty member who goes above and beyond to inspire & uplift students, fostering a