Profs. Andrew Jorgenson and Clayton Childress awarded UBC’s Hampton New Faculty Grant
Congratulations to Professors Andrew Jorgenson and Clayton Childress! They were both awarded the UBC Hampton New Faculty Grant, a $10,000 grant supporting the early stages of research for new faculty at UBC.
Prof. Lindsey Richardson discusses drug decriminalization in BC on The Big Story podcast
Why is BC banning drug use in public spaces? Professor Lindsey Richardson discusses the ban on drug use in public spaces and drug decriminalization in BC.
Women continue to do the bulk of domestic labour, says Prof. Emeritus Neil Guppy in the Globe and Mail
Although men’s share of child care has gone up a bit, women continue to do the bulk of domestic labour, says Professor Emeritus Neil Guppy.
Five Sociology faculty listed among the top 2% of the world’s most-cited scientists in their subfields
Scientists at Stanford University publish annual data of the top 2% of the world’s most-cited scientists in all fields. The most recent data, published on October 4, includes five faculty members from the Department.
Prof. Lindsey Richardson spoke to The Tyee about the potential impacts of changing welfare payment schedules
Prof. Lindsey Richardson spoke to The Tyee about the potential — sometimes unintended — impacts of changing welfare payment schedules on people on assistance’s health and financial management.
Prof. Dave Tindall to attend COP28 with UBC delegation in November
A delegation of 10 UBC students, faculty and staff will attend the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Discover how Dr. Katherine Lyon applies an experiential learning activity in her Global Pandemics course
Professor Katherine Lyon applies an experiential learning activity in her Global Pandemics course by having teams of students interview non-profit organizations that work with disaster-affected groups.
Op-ed: Prof. Tony Silva writes about the meaning behind the term “daddy”
Professor Tony Silva writes about the internet term “daddy”, which is used to refer to older men outside of a parental context.
Guns versus climate: Prof. Andrew Jorgenson on his latest publication examining how militarization affects carbon emissions
Professor Andrew Jorgenson’s latest journal article, “Guns versus Climate: How Militarization Amplifies the Effect of Economic Growth on Carbon Emissions” was published in the American Sociological Review earlier this year in May.
UBC Sociology Asst. Prof. Amanda Cheong speaks at the Museum of Vancouver’s “Making Space” event
In May, UBC’s Public Humanities Hub partnered with the Museum of Vancouver and Heritage Vancouver Society to co-host the public event, “Making Space: Asian Heritage Month.”