How the demise of gay nightlife has prompted a new underground queer scene (The Conversation)
By sharing insights and experiences from in and around London’s evolving queer nightlife scene, Prof. Amin Ghaziani reveals in his new book how queer nightlife continues to thrive in spite of widespread closures.
Radically inclusive new nightlife scenes emerge from ashes of closed gay bars
Prof. Amin Ghaziani spoke to UBC News about his new book, Long Live Queer Nightlife, which explores how queer, trans and racial minorities are replacing traditional nightlife with radically inclusive parties.
Prof. Emily Kennedy and PhD student Parker Muzzerall weigh in on upcoming federal budget and a low-carbon future
Emily Huddart Kennedy and Parker Muzzerall explain that the upcoming budget also needs to address regional polarization and divisiveness in Policy Options.
Prof. Yue Qian comments on the growing disparity between young men and women on gender roles
In The Economist, Prof. Yue Qian comments on the growing disparity between young men and women on gender roles based on a study examining survey data for 35,000 Chinese people.
Prof. Yue Qian on the growing trend of leasing time, skills and experiences to make a living in China
Prof. Yue Qian spoke to the Globe and Mail for an article about a growing trend in China — and now Canada — where people lease their leisure time, skills and experiences to make a living.
Prof. Yue Qian spoke to CBC News about the disappearance of cousins and its effects on Canadian families
While extended kin can be a valuable social support, she notes that we don’t have to define family based on blood ties — we can also build “extended families” by choice.
“Online dating opens up a world of diverse partners for us.” Prof. Yue Qian publishes new paper on online dating and assortative mating
Prof. Yue Qian spoke with UBC News about her new paper examining how online dating affects how Canadians select their partners in terms of education, race, nativity and age.
Is it ethical to resell thrifted clothes? Prof. Amy Hanser discusses on CBC News
Reselling thrifted items online is one way people can make a profit on a budget. Prof. Hanser joins Janella Hamilton to discuss the ethics around the practice.
Meet the Winter Recipients of UBC’s 2023 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
Congratulations to Prof. Lindsey Richardson, whose project working with the Red Fox Healthy Living Society recently received Partnership Recognition and Exploration (PRE) funding!