Geography’s Research Project Manager Rick Ketler retires
This December we bid farewell to long standing UBC Geography staff and community member Rick Ketler. Serving as our Research Project Manager for the geography physical labs, Rick has been the department’s sought-after “jack of all trades” engineering technician since 2007. Supporting the faculty working in the physical geography stream, Rick’s talent as a creative […]
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.
Jose Aparicio inducted UBC 25 Year Club
A warm, familiar face at UBC Geography was recently inducted into the UBC’s 25 Year Club, our Computer Lab Supervisor Jose Aparicio. Jose is well known and loved in the department, having started his career with us back in 1999 after completing his BA in Geography here.
Applications for the 2024/25 IBPOC Student Support Fund now open
The call for applications to the IBPOC Student Support Fund is now open. Created in collaboration with UBC’s Departments of Geography and Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, this award supports students from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities of colour who are studying climate change at UBC.
Dr. Marysa Laguë appointed as Assistant Professor in Atmospheric Sciences
This summer we welcome climate scientist Dr. Marysa Laguë as an Assistant Professor to the department of Geography.
Remembering Ken Denike
In sadness we share that our colleague Dr. Ken Denike passed away in May 2024. Ken leaves an indelible legacy after a lifetime of research, service and teaching.
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.
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.
Gaia’s Web Dr. Karen Bakker’s final book published
We celebrate Dr. Karen Bakker’s final book Gaia’s Web: How Digital Environmentalism Can Combat Climate Change, Restore Biodiversity, Cultivate Empathy, and Regenerate the Earth.