Prof. David Tindall publishes op-ed on youth climate activism in the National Observer
Prof. David Tindall discusses youth involvement in climate change activism in his latest National Observer op-ed, arguing young activists will make the movement endure.
Prof. David Tindall publishes piece in the National Observer discussing climate justice amidst COP-26 conference
Prof. David Tindall’s latest piece for the National Observer discusses climate justice in the context of COP-26 and the summit’s negotiations, further commenting on the concept’s application in Canada.
Prof. David Tindall comments for CBC story on youth climate movement rallies at COP-26
Prof. David Tindall gave comments to CBC on a piece discussing the youth rallies that have been taking place at the COP-26 Conference in Glasgow to demand nations do more to fight climate change. He described the youth climate change movement as “one of the most successful social movements of the past decade” and commented on Canada’s contradictory position within the fight against climate change.
Prof. David Tindall gives comments on the Fairy Creek protest for France24 story
Prof. David Tindall was asked to comment on a story regarding the Fairy Creek Protest by France 24, discussing the scale of the protest when compared to previous acts of civil disobedience.
Prof. David Tindall writes opinion piece on Canada’s performance on climate change for the National Observer
In the midst of COP26 in Glasgow, Professor David Tindall’s op-ed piece “Canada: climate hero or climate villain?” has been published in the National Observer. The piece discusses the mixed reviews given to the country’s performance in its fight against climate change.
Congratulations to Dr. Silvia Bartolic on receiving the National Council of Family Relations 2021 Ernest G. Osborne Award!
Dr. Silvia Bartolic has been awarded the 2021 Ernest G. Osborne Award by the National Council of Family Relations. The award recognizes excellence in teaching of family studies and outstanding teachers in the field. The department congratulate Dr. Bartolic on this achievement!
UBC Sociology Prof. Nathanael Lauster quoted in Global News article discussing New Zealand’s new housing laws, and their possible application to the Canadian real estate market
UBC Sociology Professor Nathanael Lauster talked to Global News bout New Zealand’s new housing laws, and their potential application in Canada as the country’s real estate market faces high prices and low population density.
Congratulations to Prof. Seth Abrutyn for obtaining a NIMH Research Grant!
Congratulations to Prof. Seth Abrutyn for earning an NIMH grant to study suicide clusters in schools and communities with a focus on the state of Colorado.
Congratulations to BC Home Economics Scholarships Foundation Evelyn Kerr Memorial Scholarship recipient Sandy Yen
Undergraduate student Sandy Yen has been awarded the BC Home Economics Scholarships Foundations Evelyn Kerr Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is granted to students pursuing family centered studies and planning to pursue family life education or home economics/family studies teaching.
UBC Sociology Prof. Nathanael Lauster comments on New Zealand’s new housing law and potential applications to Canadian real estate market in the National Post
UBC Sociology Professor Nathanael Lauster talked to the National Post about New Zealand’s new housing laws, and their potential application in Canada as the country’s real estate market faces high prices and low population density.
“I think reforms like this would help increase Canadian housing stock quite a bit.”