Where to Find News, Events, and Contact Information for the UBC Department of Geography

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The UBC Department of Geography (geog.ubc.ca) publishes news, events, and contact details through its News & Events section, with current highlights surfaced under Featured News on the homepage. Use the Contact Us page for direct inquiries, and the About section for departmental context including Equity & Inclusion, Safety Services, and Alumni information.

News and Featured News

The department's homepage includes a Featured News section that highlights recent items. Examples of what appears there include:

  • 2026W Course Spotlight — guidance for students looking for a path into a geography subject or wanting to explore topics such as sustainability, geopolitics, and climate change, with note that seats are available in many courses.
  • Research on lengthening summers — a study by UBC researchers Ted Scott, Simon Donner, and Rachel White finding that between 1990 and 2023, the average summer between the tropics and the polar circles grew about six days longer per decade.
  • Award recognition — Dr. David Ley, Professor Emeritus of Geography, named among recipients of the UBC Emeritus College Award for Excellence in Innovative and Creative Endeavours.
  • Student experience — Geography undergraduate Michelle Liu attending the Scholars at Risk Conference in Innsbruck, Austria, in February 2026.

A View All News link provides the full news listing beyond the featured items.

Events

The site maintains a dedicated Events page under the News & Events section. This is the place to check for upcoming talks, seminars, and departmental activities rather than relying on the homepage alone.

Contact and Departmental Information

For reaching the department directly, use the Contact Us page. Related pages that answer common questions about the department include:

Page What it covers
About Departmental overview and identity
Equity & Inclusion Departmental commitments and resources
Safety Services Safety-related information
Alumni Information for graduates
Merchandise Department-branded items
Internal Job Opportunities Roles within the department
Donate Giving to the department

Quick Reference

  • News: News & Events → News, with highlights under Featured News on the homepage
  • Events: News & Events → Events
  • Contact: Contact Us page
  • Context and community: About, Equity & Inclusion, Safety Services, Alumni

If you need a specific person rather than the department generally, the People section lists faculty and staff, and Advising and Funding pages cover student-facing support.