Prof. Lindsey Richardson awarded ‘Wall Solutions Initiative’ grant
This Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies grant supports faculty members at UBC working in collaboration with a community or partner organization, to address issues of societal importance through innovative, interdisciplinary and academically rigorous research projects with a view toward research solutions that can be adopted by the end-users or target communities. The award will support […]
Prof. Becki Ross in Daily Xtra
Becki Ross comments on the Sex-Worker memorial proposed for the West End, in an article by Jeremy Hainsworth,”Sex Worker Memorial proposed for Vancouver’s West End” [View article.]
PhD student Edward Haddon receives the Donald N. Byers Memorial Prize
This prize is awarded to the highest-ranking Killam Doctoral Fellow in the Affiliated Fellowships competition. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Graduate Studies in consultation with the Affiliated Fellowships adjudication committee.
Prof. Ghaziani’s research on ‘gaybourhoods’ inspires a special book symposium
Amin Ghaziani’s new book, There Goes the Gayborhood?, was the subject of an Author Meets Critics panel at the 2015 ASA meetings in Chicago. The buzz surrounding the session inspired a special book symposium in Environment and Planning A. Contributors include Harvey Molotch, Andrew Deener, Iddo Tavory, and Mary Pattillo.
Recent graduate, Dr. Adam Easterbrook (UBC PhD) takes Research Scientist position
Dr. Easterbrook will be joining the Alberta Centre for Child, Family, & Community Research in Edmonton, working specifically within the Child and Youth Data Laboratory. Congratulations Dr. Easterbrook!
Prof. Richard Carpiano quoted in Vancouver Sun
“There’s ‘diversity,’ then there’s ‘super-diversity,’ Burnaby style: Metro Vancouver and Toronto are the most diverse cities in Canada. But within Metro, Burnaby takes the crown” By Douglas Todd, Vancouver Sun [view story]
Profs Corrigall-Brown and Richardson selected to join the Green’s College Leading Scholar Program
Catherine Corrigall-Brown and Lindsey Richardson have both been selected to join the Green’s College Leading Scholar Program. This program brings together 10 new faculty from across the university. This year’s cohort includes scholars from the business school, educational psychology, music, paediatrics, Russian literature, forestry and other departments. As part of the program, Catherine and Lindsey […]
Prof. Richard Carpiano, featured as a Killam Award winner.
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Kristin Sopotiuk, Assistant to Head for Sociology, wins UBC President’s Service Award for Excellence
Kristin’s many contributions to the department (including our beautiful community garden!) have merited the President’s Service Award for Excellence, “the top award presented to UBC Staff in recognition of excellence in personal achievements and contributions to UBC and to the vision and goals of the University.”
UBC Prof. Sylvia Fuller contributes to 2015 Election Poverty Policy Audit
Dr. Fuller examined Federal party platforms for their specific impact on Wages and Employment, and their likely effect on poverty in Canada (as opposed to the tendency of all parties to focus on the middle class). Other scholars turned their attention to other aspects of party platforms (Fiscal Policy, Homelessness & Housing, etc.) influencing poverty […]