Announcements

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Corin Parsons appointed to UBC Accessibility Committee

The inaugural committee has been convened by the university with the aim of identifying and removing barriers to accessibility.

New Geography courses for 2023

New Geography courses for 2023

12 new offerings include opportunities in Black studies, data analysis and climate justice.

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Support fund launched for IBPOC undergraduates studying climate

The Climate Studies IBPOC Student Support Fund is a joint initiative from UBC Geography and EOAS to support undergraduates studying climate.

Peter Hudson appointed as Associate Professor

Peter Hudson appointed as Associate Professor

Peter will join the department on July 1st, 2023.

McKenzie Kuhn appointed as Assistant Professor in Arctic Science

McKenzie Kuhn appointed as Assistant Professor in Arctic Science

Dr. Kuhn will join the department in July 2024.

Introducing the Dr. Ken Denike Award in Transportation Studies

Introducing the Dr. Ken Denike Award in Transportation Studies

A $3,500 award has been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Luigi G. (Joe) Sulmona.

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Avery Everhart appointed Assistant Professor in GIS, Cartography and Transformation

Avery is a leader in the emerging field of applied transgender studies, and co-founder of the Center for Applied Transgender Studies.

Introducing our new recycling program!

Introducing our new recycling program!

You can drop off used pens, markers, highlighters and other writing instruments at the main office!

Considering a geography course? Try an introductory lecture online!

Considering a geography course? Try an introductory lecture online!

Introductory lectures for the coming term are available online for any UBC student interested in taking a geography course.

UBC Geography opening hours during the holidays

UBC Geography opening hours during the holidays

The Geography building will be closed from Saturday 24th December to 7am on Monday 2nd January 2023.