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Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Sociology of Migration

 
The Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2022.

D. Kyle Sutherland publishes research on discussing transgender identity in a health care setting

 
PhD student D. Kyle Sutherland's new research examines factors contributing to discussing transgender identity in health care and establishes the importance of establishing culturally sensitive health practices.

Kimberly Huyser’s research amplifies Indigenous voices during the COVID-19 Pandemic

 
A new interdisciplinary research network is announcing eight research projects investigating COVID-19 variants of concern (VOCs) and variants of interest (VOIs) in Canada. University of British Columbia Sociology Professor Kimberly Huyser is overseeing Pillar 7, which focuses on Indigenous Engagement, Development, and Research (CIEDAR).
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D. Kyle Sutherland publishes research on discussing transgender identity in a health care setting

July 21, 2021
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Kimberly Huyser’s research amplifies Indigenous voices during the COVID-19 Pandemic

July 6, 2021
Achievement, Research

Prof. Amanda Cheong joins University of Ottawa Prof. Jamie Liew for project documenting experiences of racialized stateless persons

June 17, 2021
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