This February, UBC Arts faculty spoke to media about a wide range of issues, from UBC research on the dangers of space debris, to the rise of Canadian patriotism and the threat of U.S. tariffs.
Department of Anthropology
Trump deports hundreds to third countries, leaving them in legal limbo
Caitlyn Yates, a PhD student of anthropology, spoke about the conditions of a migrant camp in the Darién Gap.
The Washington Post
Museum of Anthropology
World-first exhibition dedicated to B.C.’s Nuxalk Nation to open at the Museum of Anthropology
Museum of Anthropology (MOA) curator and cultural anthropologist Jennifer Kramer spoke about a new exhibition at the museum showcasing Bella Coola’s Nuxalk Nation.
CTV
Department of English Language and Literatures
Google removing ‘state’ designation from Canadian government buildings. No word from Microsoft
Dr. Stefan Dollinger, a professor of English, commented on increased nationalism in Canada.
CBC via Yahoo Canada, Yahoo UK, Yahoo Australia
Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies
McMaster course aims to fight the erasure of Black history in Latin America
Dr. Arturo Victoriano Martinez, a professor of Spanish, will participate in a roundtable at McMaster University as part of Black History Month.
CBC
Department of Geography
Trump’s pause on cross-border collaboration threatens weather forecasting and fisheries research
Dr. Tianjia (Tina) Liu, a professor of geography, and Dr. Villy Christensen, a professor at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, explained the impact of Trump’s move to halt cross-border collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Mother Jones
Department of History
The average European uses 20kg toilet paper a year. What are the green alternatives?
Dr. Peter Ward, professor emeritus of history, explained the history of bathrooms and hygiene.
Yahoo UK
‘Trump has triggered this in us’: Canadian pride sweeps B.C.
History professor Dr. Bradley Miller spoke about Canadian patriotism.
CTV News
Patriotic sentiment grows among Canadians in response to Trump’s threats
Dr. Bradley Miller, a professor of history, and political scientist Dr. Stewart Prest commented on recent events leading to patriotic feelings among Canadians.
Canadian Press via BNN Bloomberg, Toronto Sun, CityNews Toronto, Globe and Mail,CTV, Castanet, CityNews Calgary, Hamilton Spectator, SaskToday, Richmond News
A renewed sense of pride: Why the Canadian flag has had an ‘interesting trajectory,’ expert says
Political science lecturer Dr. Stewart Prest and Dr. Bradley Miller, a history professor, commented on the symbolism of the Canadian flag.
Canadian Press via CBC, Castanet, CTV News, Squamish Chief, Vancouver is Awesome, North Shore News, Winnipeg Free Press, Times Colonist, Pique NewsMagazine, New Westminster Record
School of Journalism, Writing and Media
Canada regulator to impose fee on Google for online news law’s operating costs
Dr. Alfred Hermida, a professor at the school of journalism and the co-founder of The Conversation Canada, explains an agreement with Google over Bill C-18: The Online News Act.
CBC
Department of Political Science
More than 230,000 Canadians sign petition to revoke Musk’s citizenship
Dr. Irene Bloemraad, an expert on citizenship and immigration at the department of political science, commented on Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship.
The Washington Post
German election
Dr. Kurt Huebner, a professor of political science, commented on the recent election in Germany.
CTV News
Poilievre has a Trump problem
Dr. Terri Givens, a professor of political science, commented on the prospect of a government run by Conservative Pierre Poilievre.
The Tyee
Canada lost its top ally. Time to find new ones
Dr. Stewart Prest, a lecturer in political science, wrote about Canada’s relationship with other countries following Trump’s re-election.
Maclean’s
I dared defend Canada on X. The response was chilling
Dr. Terri Givens, a professor of political science, commented on online interactions.
The Tyee
Unravelling the potential conflict of interest facing Sea to Sky MLA and Whistler’s top bureaucrat
Lecturer of political science Dr. Stewart Prest commented on a possible conflict of interest in local government.
Castanet, North Shore News, Pique NewsMagazine, Squamish Chief, Bowen Island Undercurrent
B.C. premier theorizes uncertainty created by tariff threats is part of Trump’s plan
Dr. Stewart Prest, a lecturer in political science, commented on the Trump administration.
CTV News
Surrey votes to pull out of Metro Vancouver growth strategy
Dr. Stewart Prest, a lecturer in political science, commented on decisions made by the City of Surrey.
CTV News
B.C. throne speech full of tough talk on tariffs, but what else?
Dr. Stewart Prest, a lecturer of political science, commented on this week’s B.C. throne speech.
CityNews; Trail Times, Chemainus Valley Courier, The Similkameen Spotlight, Port Hardy, North Island Gazette, Castlegar News, North Thompson Times, Keremeos Review, Kimberley Daily Bulletin
Poilievre’s pledge for U.S. tariff response
Dr. Kurt Hübner, a professor of political science, spoke about Trump’s tariff and annexation threats.
CTV (7:29 mark)
Eby vows to cut ‘red tape’ for B.C. resource and energy projects—citing tariff threats
Dr. Kathryn Harrison, a political science professor, and Dr. Kevin Hanna, a professor at UBCO’s faculty of earth, environmental and geographic sciences, commented on the B.C. government’s approach to resource and energy projects. Research by the department of geography was also cited.
The Narwhal
Divisions within B.C. Conservatives point to a ‘battle’ for its soul: Analyst
Political science lecturer Dr. Stewart Prest spoke about tensions within the B.C. Conservative Party.
North Island Gazette, North Thompson Times, Revelstoke Times Review, Houston Today, Kimberley Daily Bulletin, Chemainus Valley Courier, Eagle Valley News, Summerland Review, Barriere Star Journal, Castlegar News
Trump adds the Gaza Strip to his territorial shopping list on Tuesday. Could the U.S. plant its flag in the middle of the Middle East?
Dr. Michael Byers, a professor of political science, spoke about Trump’s interest in the Gaza Strip.
CKNW Weekends with Rob Fai
Elon Musk’s speech in Germany raises concerns about his increased political meddling abroad
Political science professor Dr. Terri Givens commented on the motives behind Elon Musk’s foray into European politics.
CBC via Yahoo Canada, Yahoo Australia, Yahoo New Zealand
What could future Canada-U.S. relations look like amid tariff talks?
Political scientists Dr. Stewart Prest and Dr. Terri Givens spoke about relations between the U.S. and Canada.
Dr. Givens: CBC via Yahoo Canada
Dr. Prest: CityNews; CBC via MSN
Canadian patriotism on the rise since Trump’s tariff threats, survey shows
Professor of political science Dr. Stewart Prest explained the rise in Canadians’ pride in their country.
CBC via Yahoo Canada
Falling space debris could increasingly affect airline traffic, research finds
Research into the dangers of space debris for the aviation industry was conducted by doctoral candidate Ewan Wright with Dr. Aaron Boley, a professor in the department of physics and astronomy, and Dr. Michael Byers, Canada research chair in global politics and international law.
Newsweek, Discover Magazine, Fox Weather, CBC Radio, Wired, Toronto Star, Yahoo News, Daily Star, ABC News, Delta Optimist
UBC News coverage
Substantial chance that rocket debris will fall into busy flight path, researchers say
Doctoral candidate Ewan Wright spoke about his research with Dr. Aaron Boley, a professor in the department of physics and astronomy, and Dr. Michael Byers, Canada research chair in global politics and international law, into space debris and the chances of it colliding with aircraft.
The Independent, CBS News, Yahoo, Yahoo UK, CBC, Manchester Evening News
UBC News coverage
Rocket debris becomes a risk to air traffic
Research into the dangers of space debris for the aviation industry was conducted by interdisciplinary studies doctoral candidate Ewan Wright with Dr. Aaron Boley, a professor in the department of physics and astronomy, and Dr. Michael Byers, Canada research chair in global politics and international law.
ICI Radio-Canada, via MSN, The Washington Times, Daily Mail, Universe Today, Interesting Engineering
UBC News coverage
Scientists reveal just how likely it is that someone will be KILLED by an out-of-control rocket this year
Ewan Wright, a doctoral candidate who studies space debris, and Dr. Michael Byers, Canada research chair in global politics and international law, explained their research into the dangers of space debris.
Daily Mail
UBC News coverage
Rockets, drones and flying taxis: brace for a ‘Wild West’ in the skies
Research by interdisciplinary studies doctoral candidate Ewan Wright, Dr. Aaron Boley, a professor in the department of physics and astronomy, and Dr. Michael Byers, Canada research chair in global politics and international law, found that space debris is likely to increase, causing danger to flights.
Financial Times
UBC News coverage
Inside Vancouver Library’s ban on pro-Palestinian symbols
Dr. Terri Givens, a professor of political science and migration, commented on the Vancouver Library’s ban on pro-Palestinian symbols.
The Tyee
Energy experts skeptical about Freeland’s pledge to push LNG
Dr. Kathryn Harrison, a professor of political science, spoke about Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland’s pitch to export liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Canadian Press via BNN Bloomberg, National Observer, Calgary Sun, Discover Moose Jaw, Vernon Now, Victoria Now
Canada’s fury with Trump is deeper than just trade
Dr. Terri Givens, a political science professor, spoke about why Trump’s threats to annex Canada offend Canadians.
Financial Post
Premiers head to Washington amid U.S. tariff threat. What to expect
Dr. Max Cameron, professor of political science, commented on Canada’s premiers’ visit to Washington D.C.
Global News
What might Canada look like under a Pierre Poilievre government?
Dr. Stewart Prest, a professor of political science, took part in a panel discussion on how a Conservative government might respond to Trump.
Vancouver Sun
Department of Psychology
Getting to Yes, And… | Dr. Steven J. Heine – ‘Start Making Sense’
Dr. Steven J. Heine, professor of social and cultural psychology, was interviewed about his new book Start Making Sense: How Existential Psychology Can Help Build Meaningful Lives in Absurd Times.
WGN Radio
Online gambling is booming ahead of Super Bowl. So, experts say, is the risk to public health
Dr. Luke Clark, a professor of psychology and director of the Centre for Gambling Research, spoke about the impact of legal changes on sports betting.
CBC
School of Public Policy and Global Affairs
Why Canada must engage China to ease Trump’s trade pressure. And why it may not happen
Professor emeritus at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs Dr. Paul Evans explained the importance of trade with China.
South China Morning Post via Yahoo Canada, Yahoo UK, Yahoo Singapore
New research shows B.C.’s dependence on U.S. produce
An online tool co-developed by Dr. Navin Ramankutty, a professor at the school of public policy and global affairs, and Kushank Bajaj, a former UBC postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute for Resource, Environment and Sustainability, indicates the amount of fruit and vegetables that are imported from the U.S. to B.C.
Vancouver Sun
UBC News coverage
The growing movement to buy local
Dr. Navin Ramankutty, a professor at the school of public policy and global affairs, discussed the movement to buy local.
CTV
Department of Sociology
Canadians are nice, but we’re ‘not going to roll over,’ says UBC prof on booing and boycotting
Dr. David Tindall, a professor of sociology, spoke about the reactions of Canadians to events in the U.S. since Trump was re-elected.
Vancouver Sun
Trump invites ‘Governor Trudeau’ to watch USA-Canada hockey final with him in D.C.
Dr. David Tindall, a professor of sociology, was mentioned in an article about Canada-U.S. relations.
National Post via Yahoo News, MSN
More Canadian women are the breadwinners of the family, but the ‘motherhood penalty’ keeps many from getting ahead
Professor of sociology Dr. Yue Qian commented on the practices of hiring managers being more likely to hire employees who do not have a resumé gap related to child care.
Globe and Mail
School of Social Work
Slow processing times main stressor for Hongkongers awaiting Canadian PR: study
Researchers at the school of social work, in collaboration with the Infrastructure and Integration Lab and the Hong Kong Studies Initiative, studied the immigration experience of Hongkongers in Canada.
South China Morning Post
Vancouver School of Economics
Lost wallets get returned more often than you might think – and trusting strangers to do it makes us happier
Research by Dr. John Helliwell, a professor emeritus of economics, was mentioned in an article about strangers returning lost wallets.
Globe and Mail
Trump’s tariffs are all about financing U.S. tax cuts
Dr. Paul Beaudry and Dr. Amartya Lahiri, professors at the Vancouver School of Economics, wrote about the reasons behind Trump’s tariffs.
Globe and Mail
The push to drop trade barriers between provinces, explained
Dr. Kevin Milligan, a professor of economics, spoke about the reasons behind differing regulations between provinces.
The Tyee
