Explore the sounds of climate change in a new podcast
Glaciologist Michele Koppes and composer Susie Ibarra weave together the sounds of disappearing glaciers and the communities they are leaving behind.
Letter from UBC faculty, staff and students calling for a transit future that addresses the climate crisis
In order to address the climate crisis, we need sustainable, accessible and net-zero carbon transit access to campus.
UBC Geography alumna turns 100
Irene Beveridge was a student at UBC Geography in the 1930s, but had to discontinue her studies due to the outbreak of World War II.
Get to know Priti Narayan!
Dr. Narayan joined the faculty at UBC Geography this year as an Assistant Professor, after spending time in journalism, policy research and housing advocacy.
Care homes need to be more of a priority for Canadian health
Tom Koch and Ken Denike spoke to Global News about the need for a reorganization of the system in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
The Department of Geography’s Climate Action Plan
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we want to share the next step in our commitment to taking action on the climate crisis as a department.
Michael Fabris appointed as Assistant Professor, Indigenous Geographies
Michael’s current work addresses the relationships between law, settler colonialism, and Indigenous dispossession, and he has already received recognition for his scholarship through numerous awards and honours.
A message from the Head
An update from Head of Department Prof. Geraldine Pratt on grading for geography courses.
Grading options for students completing courses in April 2020
Preliminary guidelines from Arts Academic Advising.
Glacier retreat can lead to an increase in landslides
A new paper from recent graduate Hayley Williams and associate professor Michele Koppes has highlighted the connection.