Prof. Tindall awarded Killam Research Fellowship as part of UBC’s Faculty Research Awards
Prof. Tindall has been awarded the Killam Research Fellowship as part of UBC’s Faculty Research Awards. The fellowship enables faculty to pursue full time research during a recognized study leave period, and recognizes research excellence and scholarly achievements.
Makena Zimmerman explores the history of anti-Black colourism and its perpetuation through identity formation on social media
Fourth-year Honours student Makena Zimmerman is conducting research into the dangers that colourism on social media imposes on identity formation.
PhD Candidate Kelsea Perry wins Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Congratulations to PhD Candidate Kelsea Perry who has been awarded a UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. The Department of Sociology would like to also thank Kelsea for her outstanding teaching, research, and service to the community.
PhD Candidate Mark Shakespear awarded prestigious Killam Doctoral Scholarship
Congratulations to UBC Sociology PhD Candidate Mark Shakespear who has won a Killam Doctoral Scholarship, the most prestigious graduate award available at UBC awarded to the top doctoral candidates.
UBC Sociology Undergraduate Research Conference 2022 – Call for Abstracts is Now Open!
The Sociology Students’ Association is pleased to invite all undergraduate students to present their works at the Annual Sociology Undergraduate Research Conference.
Adam Vanzella-Yang and Max Chewinski receive SSHRC awards
Congratulations to UBC Sociology PhD students Adam Vanzella-Yang and Max Chewinski who have both been awarded SSHRC funding for their post-doctoral research.
Job opportunity: WHO Western Pacific Regional Office recruiting consultants
WHO’s Western Pacific Regional Office is recruiting consultants within their Strategic Knowledge Hub. The full time positions aim to allow for the production of necessary knowledge for member states. Applicants should hold a BA and background in natural or social sciences with a demonstrated strong academic background, or MA / PhD in a relevant field.
Prof. Fuller comments on BIV News article regarding the pressures faced by commuters amidst pandemic reshuffling of public transit
Prof Fuller commented on the difficulty employers may face in attempting to bring workers back to a fully in person model, warning against the possible effects this might have on expectations. Non commuters may be faced with higher expectations from employers, whereas in person employees may face a reduction of available resources.
Watch: Hannah Wohl’s Distinguished Speaker Lecture at UBC Sociology
UBC Sociology’s Distinguished Speaker Series hosted Dr. Hannah Wohl for her talk titled, “What is Creativity? How Contemporary Artists Judge their Work” on March 1, 2022.
Isaku Kawamura examines the role of accents as a marker of foreignness in the labour market, examining its intersection with race, class and gender
Fourth-year Honours student Isaku Kawamura’s research studies the experiences of immigrants working in Vancouver, and how non-native accents shape their experiences on the labour market.