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Prof. Amin Ghaziani embarks on book tour for “Long Live Queer Nightlife”

Prof. Amin Ghaziani embarks on book tour for “Long Live Queer Nightlife”

Professor Amin Ghaziani is now on tour for his new book, Long Live Queer Nightlife. The tour will span two-and-a-half months until the end of May, and Prof. Ghaziani will be holding events in both London, England and Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Prof. Yue Qian comments on the growing disparity between young men and women on gender roles

Prof. Yue Qian comments on the growing disparity between young men and women on gender roles

In The Economist, Prof. Yue Qian comments on the growing disparity between young men and women on gender roles based on a study examining survey data for 35,000 Chinese people.

Prof. Yue Qian on the growing trend of leasing time, skills and experiences to make a living in China

Prof. Yue Qian on the growing trend of leasing time, skills and experiences to make a living in China

Prof. Yue Qian spoke to the Globe and Mail for an article about a growing trend in China — and now Canada — where people lease their leisure time, skills and experiences to make a living.

Prof. Yue Qian spoke to CBC News about the disappearance of cousins and its effects on Canadian families

Prof. Yue Qian spoke to CBC News about the disappearance of cousins and its effects on Canadian families

While extended kin can be a valuable social support, she notes that we don’t have to define family based on blood ties — we can also build “extended families” by choice.

“Online dating opens up a world of diverse partners for us.” Prof. Yue Qian publishes new paper on online dating and assortative mating

“Online dating opens up a world of diverse partners for us.” Prof. Yue Qian publishes new paper on online dating and assortative mating

Prof. Yue Qian spoke with UBC News about her new paper examining how online dating affects how Canadians select their partners in terms of education, race, nativity and age.

Is it ethical to resell thrifted clothes? Prof. Amy Hanser discusses on CBC News

Reselling thrifted items online is one way people can make a profit on a budget. Prof. Hanser joins Janella Hamilton to discuss the ethics around the practice.

Dr. Irene Bloemraad appointed as President’s Excellence Chair in Global Migration and Professor of Sociology

Dr. Irene Bloemraad appointed as President’s Excellence Chair in Global Migration and Professor of Sociology

Dr. Irene Bloemraad will join the University of British Columbia as the President’s Excellence Chair in Global Migration and as a Professor in the Departments of Political Science and Sociology. She will also serve as the Co-Director of the Centre of Migration Studies.

Prof. Nathanael Lauster comments on the extension of the ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housing

Meet the Winter Recipients of UBC’s 2023 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund

Congratulations to Prof. Lindsey Richardson, whose project working with the Red Fox Healthy Living Society recently received Partnership Recognition and Exploration (PRE) funding!

PhD candidate Umay Kader discusses her research on the realities of living at home for young adults in the Georgia Straight

PhD candidate Umay Kader discusses her research on the realities of living at home for young adults in the Georgia Straight

How are young adults navigating multigenerational living arrangements — particularly when it comes to dating?