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Celebrating Prof. Anne Martin-Matthews’ 25 years at UBC!

Celebrating Prof. Anne Martin-Matthews’ 25 years at UBC!

Congratulations to UBC Sociology Professor Anne Martin-Matthews on her 25th year at UBC! Professor Martin-Matthews is an outstanding researcher and wonderful colleague who has been a long-time champion of the study of health and aging.

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Profs. Andrew Jorgenson and Clayton Childress awarded UBC’s Hampton New Faculty Grant

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

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

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

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 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

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

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”

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.