Announcements

Professor Cole Harris (1936 – 2022)

Professor Cole Harris (1936 – 2022)

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Cole Harris, professor emeritus at UBC Geography.

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UBC Geography introduces monthly Green Day

Beginning on October 28th, we will take the last Friday of every month to work, teach and learn from home.

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UBC Geography and SCARP introduce new Major in Urban Studies

In collaboration with SCARP, UBC Geography is introducing an undergraduate Major in Urban Studies for the 2023/24 academic year.

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Get to know Jemima Nomunume Baada!

Dr. Baada joins UBC Geography as Assistant Professor of Climate Change and Human Migration in September 2022.

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Teaching through the pandemic: a TA’s perspective

As the recipient of UBC’s most prestigious graduate teaching assistant award, Chris shares his experiences and advice as a TA.

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Introducing our monthly Green Day

Geography undergraduate Holly Denson-Camp shares why this initiative is so important to students.

Nina Hewitt and Michele Koppes promoted

Nina Hewitt and Michele Koppes promoted

Nina Hewitt is now an Associate Professor of Teaching, and Michele Koppes is now a full Professor.

Welcome to our new faculty members!

Welcome to our new faculty members!

We are pleased to be joined by new colleagues Desirée Valadares and Jessica Wang.

Introducing four new Geography courses

Introducing four new Geography courses

UBC Geography will be offering four new courses for the upcoming 2022 Winter Term

Simon Donner is Appointed to Net-Zero Advisory Body

Simon Donner is Appointed to Net-Zero Advisory Body

The Net-Zero Advisory Body is a group of independent experts from across Canada, who provide advice on the most likely pathways for Canada to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050