Achievements

Raju Ahmed Receives 2024 Sandy Lapsky Award

Raju Ahmed Receives 2024 Sandy Lapsky Award

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2024 Sandy Lapsky Award is hydro-geomorphology Masters student Raju Ahmed.

Dr. Naomi Schwartz awarded 2024 UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship

Dr. Naomi Schwartz awarded 2024 UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship

Please join us in congratulating Assistant Professor Naomi Schwartz on receiving a 2024 UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship.

Congratulations to our 2024 Teaching Assistant Award recipients

Congratulations to our 2024 Teaching Assistant Award recipients

The UBC Department of Geography extends its enthusiastic congratulations to three exceptional Teaching Assistants receiving the 2024 TA Award: David Puhl, Erika Siao and Rachel Stern.

Professor Naomi Klein named to Vancouver Magazine Power50 List

Professor Naomi Klein named to Vancouver Magazine Power50 List

UBC Geography Professor Naomi Klein, and Co-director for the Centre for Climate Justice, has been named to Vancouver Magazine’s Power50 List, honouring Vancouverites making big, positive impacts on our communities. 

Jamie Peck named University Killam Professor

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.

Hammad Jabr and Abul Bashar Rahman recipients of 2024 IBPOC Student Support Fund

Hammad Jabr and Abul Bashar Rahman recipients of 2024 IBPOC Student Support Fund

Now in its second year, the Climate Studies IBPOC Student Support Fund is pleased to announce our 2024 recipients: undergraduate students Hammad Jabr and Abul Bashar Rahman.

Geraldine Pratt receives 2024 Dean of Arts Award

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.

Daniel Pérez Gámez awarded University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship

Daniel Pérez Gámez awarded University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship

Join us in celebrating PhD candidate Daniel Pérez Gámez, recipient of the 2024 University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship. This two-year award will allow Daniel (he/him) to commence his postdoctoral studies at the University of California upon the expected completion of his PhD in July of this year.

Dr. Mohammed Rafi Arefin receives Glenda Laws Award

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.

Graeme Wynn receives ASEH 2024 Distinguished Scholar award

Graeme Wynn receives ASEH 2024 Distinguished Scholar award

We extend our congratulations to Dr. Graeme Wynn, recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Scholar award of the American Society for Environmental History (ASEH).