Jamie Peck named University Killam Professor
Dr. Jamie Peck has been named a University Killam Professor for his exceptional leadership in both teaching and research as a highly celebrated political-economic geographer. After 17 years at the University of British Columbia, supervising countless graduate students, publishing seminal works, and participating in a wide array of mentorship activities, Dr. Peck’s legacy as a passionate educator and dedicated scholar is widely known.
Practical Learning: Siobhán Wittig McPhee connects theory and practice in geography
Guest lectures, design thinking frameworks, and intentional reflection are just some of the tools employed by Dr. Wittig McPhee to engage learners with the theory and practice of Geography.
2024/2025 Winter session Geography course highlights
If you’re having trouble finding courses that spark your interest, Geography has got you covered! Check our list of highlighted courses in the topics of sustainability, urban studies, and social science (all free of pre-requisites).
Geraldine Pratt receives 2024 Dean of Arts Award
We are thrilled to announce our esteemed Department Head Dr. Geraldine Pratt is the recipient of the 2024 Dean of Arts Award. This annual award recognizes exceptional faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to educational leadership, teaching and learning, research, and community engagement in the Faculty of Arts.
Dr. Mohammed Rafi Arefin receives Glenda Laws Award
We are pleased to announce that Assistant Professor Dr. Mohammed Rafi Arefin has been honoured with the esteemed Glenda Laws Award. This annual recognition bestowed by the American Association of Geographers (AAG) celebrates outstanding contributions to geographic research on social issues.
17 Arts scholars awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grants
A total of 17 projects led by UBC Arts researchers were awarded funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)’s 2023 Insight Development Grants competition.
Shaping tomorrow’s cities: SCARP and Geography introduce an innovative Major in Urban Studies
For the first time in human history, the majority of the world’s population lives in cities. And over the next century, the world’s net population growth will take place in urban regions and nearly every aspect of economic, social, political, technological and environmental change is now urbanized.
Geographies of Urban Indigeneity – GEOG 346B
This course examines the geographies of urban Indigenous communities. While the course focuses on Urban Indigeneity within Canadian cities, we will also look at examples of urban Indigenous experience in other settler colonial contexts, such as the US and New Zealand/Aotearoa.
How these Scottish islands are moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy
PhD candidate Max Cohen is exploring the just transition on the Shetland Islands.
Jamie Peck receives prestigious Vautrin Lud Prize
The award is considered the ‘Nobel of Geography’ and recognises those who have had a significant impact on the discipline.