Cities, Economies, Transnational Flows

How wastewater epidemiology is changing the world

How wastewater epidemiology is changing the world

Wondering how we’re going to fight the next epidemic? The answer is in our sewers.

A graph showing the prioritization of spending for $1.4 billion in grant money. Healthcare is at the top, followed by social services, public information, arts and culture, housing and homeless services, and disaster and emergency management.

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.

Mohammed Rafi Arefin named 2021-22 Wall Scholar

Mohammed Rafi Arefin named 2021-22 Wall Scholar

The research award offers recipients the opportunity to spend a year in residence at the interdisciplinary Peter Wall Institute.

Get to know Priti Narayan!

Get to know Priti Narayan!

Dr. Narayan joined the faculty at UBC Geography this year as an Assistant Professor, after spending time in journalism, policy research and housing advocacy.

Jamie Peck named Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate

Jamie Peck named Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate

The 2020 list highlights researchers whose work is considered highly influential in their field, and includes 32 scholars from UBC.

New UBC Centre for Migration Studies founded

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

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.

Jamie Peck named Fellow of the British Academy

Jamie Peck named Fellow of the British Academy

The fellowship recognizes his high international standing and scholarly distinction in the field of economic geography.