How wastewater epidemiology is changing the world
Wondering how we’re going to fight the next epidemic? The answer is in our sewers.
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
The research award offers recipients the opportunity to spend a year in residence at the interdisciplinary Peter Wall Institute.
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
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
The Centre aims to foster interdisciplinary research, and national and international collaborations.
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
The fellowship recognizes his high international standing and scholarly distinction in the field of economic geography.