Dr. Tianjia Liu appointed as Assistant Professor in Atmospheric Sciences
Please join us in welcoming incoming Assistant Professor Tianjia (Tina) Liu to the UBC Department of Geography. Beginning her research program with us in January 2025, Dr. Liu joins us from the University of California, Irvine, where she held a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship position. Dr. Liu […]
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.
Dr. Simon Donner outlines what to expect from the UN climate conference dubbed the ‘finance COP’
Dr. Simon Donner, professor in the department of geography and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, and the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at UBC, will be attending his third COP. He outlines the hopes and challenges of this year’s conference.
Practical Learning: Siobhán Wittig McPhee connects theory and practice in geography
Guest lectures, design thinking frameworks, and intentional reflection are just some of the tools employed by Dr. Wittig McPhee to engage learners with the theory and practice of Geography.
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.
Four Geography faculty receive NFRF awards
Four UBC Geography faculty received New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) awards for key research projects tackling the intersections of climate change, housing and health, as well as agroecology for climate change adaptation. The Government of Canada announced more than $92 million in research support for 165 Canadian-led projects through both the 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in […]
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.
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
We extend our congratulations to Dr. Graeme Wynn, recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Scholar award of the American Society for Environmental History (ASEH).
Announcing the 2023/24 Dean of Arts Faculty Research Award Recipients
Six Arts professors were recently selected as recipients of the 2023/24 Dean of Arts Faculty Research award. This award allows research faculty to devote their time to research for one semester by reducing teaching or administrative duties.