UBC Sociology says farewell to Prof. Robyn Pitman
Professor Robyn Pitman has been a valued colleague, mentor and teacher at UBC Sociology, deeply committed to the health, wellbeing, and education of our students. We are disappointed to announce that she will be leaving us this summer but recognize and appreciate her contributions while she was here and wish her all the best in her next professional step.
COVID-19 has had some unexpected impacts on family planning: UBC expert
UBC professor Dr. Robyn Pitman speaks to NEWS 1130 about how the pandemic has impacted family planning.
Congratulations to AUSxURO Arts Undergraduate Research Award first-place winner Monorme Chaudhury
Congratulations to undergraduate student Monorme Chaudhury who was one of the winners of the inaugural Arts Undergraduate Society and Undergraduate Research Opportunities Arts Undergraduate Research Award.
Not just the pandemic: Why housing prices are skyrocketing, and what could come next
Dr. Nathanael Lauster spoke to CTV News about Canada’s boosting real estate prices and whether vacancy taxing is a viable solution.
Congratulations to Prof. Michela Musto who was awarded a 2021 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
Congratulations to UBC Sociology Assistant Professor Dr. Michela Musto, who has been named a 2021 National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow.
UBC Sociology 2021 Graduates Yearbook
UBC Sociology congratulates our 2021 graduates. We are so proud of your accomplishments and wish you all the best on your graduation day.
Congratulations to Carol Matusicky Prize winner Jacqueline Shen
Shen plans to apply for a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy to pursue her determined interest in exploring the relationship dynamics between family members and couples.
Congratulations to Melinda Trinh winner of the Family Studies Graduating Prize
With her passion for research and exploring current world problems, Melinda Trinh will be pursuing a Masters of Public Policy at SFU this coming fall.
Saara Rajan takes first place at the 2021 Sociology Undergraduate Research Conference
Saara Rajan’s research project focused on the disparity in media coverage between male and female political candidates in the 2019 Canadian federal election, finding female political candidates receive less and more negative coverage than their male counterparts.
COVID-19: Worried about having a baby? It might actually be a good time to add to the family
UBC sociology lecturer Robyn Pitman says why not explore whether this is your time to add to the family