Prof. David Tindall writes about the latest climate conundrum facing political leaders
Survey results find many want to have it both ways, supporting Canada’s climate goals and continued development of oil sands and pipelines.
Study by Prof. Laura Nelson shows downsides of women focused on ‘low-promotability’ service work
‘It doesn’t get measured and counted’: Prof. Nelson explains how HR can narrow gender pay gap by rethinking mentoring, feedback, promotions.
Making health disparities visible: Prof. Neda Maghbouleh’s research on the MENA category and COVID-19
The insights gleaned from her team’s analysis of Toronto Public Health data illustrate the importance of ethnoracial data.
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.
The profs who changed us: Prof. Emeritus Kenneth Stoddart’s transformative impact on students
Prof. emeritus Kenneth Stoddart’s unique approach to teaching sociology had a transformative impact on his students.
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.
More people may flee to B.C. after Trump’s immigration clamp down: Prof. Irene Bloemraad on CBC News
Prof. Irene Bloemraad was interviewed about President Trump’s anti-immigration offensive and what it could mean for Canada.
Prof. David Tindall comments on head of UBCIC’s stance reversal on Northern Gateway pipeline
Tindall called Grand Chief Stewart Phillip’s recent comments reversing his previous opposition to the scrapped Northern Gateway pipeline “very surprising.”
“There is no way to retreat from the risk of wildfires”: Prof. Katie McConnell on LA wildfires for NYT Opinion
Prof. Katie McConnell writes in NYT Opinion with Dr. Liz Koslov about the fires burning across Los Angeles and the feasibility of managed retreat.