Trinity Western University announces UBC SOCI PhD alum Todd Martin as sixth president
Dr. Martin completed a Master of Arts in family studies at UBC and then a PhD in sociology of family at UBC.
OER in focus: Prof. Silvia Bartolic transforms Family Sociology textbook into an open educational resource
The revised version is more dynamic and accessible, with interactive activities to enhance student engagement and retention.
Canada’s housing crisis is preventing millions from forming the households they want
A new study from Prof. Nathanael Lauster examines how rising housing costs across major Canadian cities have affected household formation.
Honours student Rowen Francisco explores the potential of queer friendship to disrupt mononormativity
Their research used in-depth interviews to explore how queer conceptions of friendship can be used to disrupt patriarchal ideologies.
2025 PROSE Awards: Profs. Seth Abrutyn and Amin Ghaziani announced as finalists
The two UBC Sociology faculty members were named as finalists in the category of Cultural Anthropology and Sociology.
Prof. Yue Qian comments on the “motherhood penalty” on Canadian women in the Globe and Mail
Hiring managers are more likely to select a candidate that does not have a resume gap related to child care, Qian says.
Prof. Yue Qian discusses implications of recent pause on new parent immigration sponsorships for families in op-ed
The Canadian government recently announced it is indefinitely pausing new permanent residency sponsorship applications for parents and grandparents.
Profs. Lindsey Richardson and Sylvia Fuller discuss their research on wealth inequality ahead of the Stone Centre opening
The Stone Centre on Wealth and Income Inequality at UBC is poised to become a leading research hub on wealth inequality, significantly contributing to academic and public conversations.
New books by Sociology faculty for your fall 2024 reading list
This past year, UBC Sociology faculty have published books covering topics ranging from the social roots of youth suicide to changes in queer nightlife.