Prof. Oral Robinson’s new book explores intra-Caribbean migration and identity
We spoke to UBC Sociology Professor Oral Robinson about his new book, which explores how intra-Caribbean migrants experience living within different Cariibbean countries.
Prof. Emily Huddart Kennedy talks about her new paper: The moral dimensions of environmental impact
We interviewed Prof. Emily Huddart Kennedy about the reasons for investigating the morality of reducing environmental impact, the way environmental practices influence moral judgments, the vignette experiment, and more.
How did Wuhan residents cope with a 76-day lockdown? We interviewed Profs. Yue Qian and Amy Hanser to find out
We talked to Profs. Yue Qian and Amy Hanser about their research: how did residents cope with lockdown, complexities in the relationship between an authoritarian state and an urban populace, the possibility of this type of lockdown in Canada, and more.
Prof. Gerry Veenstra finds that social isolation puts women at higher risk of hypertension
Social isolation affects the health of men and women in different ways – including placing women at higher risk of high blood pressure. At a time when COVID-19 is forcing us to limit our social interactions, it’s important for those working in health care and public health to encourage older women, in particular, to find new ways to be socially active.
A paper by Prof. Yue Qian and Master’s student Siqi Xiao about online dating in Shanghai is now open access
The research paper shows that both educational levels and university prestige are primary mate selection criteria in online dating. You can now read the full paper in the Chinese Journal of Sociology.
Prof. Rima Wilkes is one of the panelists at the “Writing Winning Scholarship and Grant Applications” webinar
The CSA Student Concerns Subcommittee is hosting a webinar on Nov. 18 that will address how to prepare and think about grant writing/scholarship applications, how to structure a convincing argument, and where to seek feedback. Panelists will also discuss how to best approach different evaluation criteria (e.g., research potential, leadership/community engagement, academic excellence) to help students better position themselves for success.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Interracial Relationships
Ph.D. candidate Jennifer Adkins discusses identity, racism issues, and trust in interracial relationships. Read a Q&A where Adkins explains her data, processes, and challenges of her research thus far.
Prof. Lindsey Richardson says that connecting with the Learning Exchange has made the science she does more effective
The Learning Exchange is an important academic unit of the university and a model for university-community engagement. Read about what Learning Exchange does and hear from UBC Sociology Prof. Lindsey Richardson about how learning exchanges lead to important research connections.
Prof. Renisa Mawani talks about her upcoming book Animalia: An Anti-Imperial Bestiary for Our Times
Prof. Renisa Mawani’s new book Animalia explores the central roles animals in the history of British imperial control, exploring how the politics of empire played out in multispecies relations.
PhD candidate Nicole Malette’s new book explores undergraduate students’ access to mental health services
UBC Sociology PhD candidate Nicole Malette’s new book, It’s All Good (Unless It’s Not), explores how undergraduate students access mental health services, unpacking common university challenges and when and where to go for help.