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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.

'Scholar Strike Canada' in black and white text on a black background

UBC Geography statement on Scholar Strike Canada

UBC Geography fully supports this action and we encourage our entire community to consider how they can best participate.

A reading list of Black geographers

A reading list of Black geographers

A collection of work by Black geographers, and additional recommended readings on Black geographies and anti-Blackness in the United States and Canadian contexts.

Statement on anti-Blackness from the Equity & Diversity Committee

Statement on anti-Blackness from the Equity & Diversity Committee

In light of the recent death of George Floyd and massive protests in the United States, we stand in solidarity with the Black community and the many movements dedicated to combating systemic racism and institutionalized violence in the US and Canada. Mr. Floyd’s death, like those of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Sammy Yatim and too […]

Jessica Hallenbeck wins CAG award for research

Jessica Hallenbeck wins CAG award for research

The Starkey-Robinson Award for Graduate Research on Canada recognizes high quality graduate research that furthers understanding of the geography of Canada.