Truth before reconciliation: Historian researches closing down of the residential school system

Historian Carling Beninger

Historian Carling Beninger reveals why residential school integration took so long, and why understanding the history of closing the system down is crucial to truth and reconciliation today.

Five common misconceptions about psychiatric nursing

Afreen Gill

Psychiatric Nursing student Afreen Gill reality-checks five common myths about psychiatric nursing.

Ask an Expert: Is Vancouver a lonely city?

Joey Moore

Sociology instructor Dr. Joey Moore explains why it seems like cities are getting less friendly – and how we can build more connected communities.

Myth-busting the Vikings: What this History student wants you to know about old Norse gender roles

Sierra Monforton

Sierra Monforton’s research on gender roles in early Norse society is a testament to the power of historical inquiry — not just in uncovering hidden stories of the past, but in challenging how we understand the world today.

On tap: “Brewmasters and Brewery Creek: A History of Craft Beer in Vancouver, Then and Now.”

English instructor Dr. Noëlle Phillips uncovers Vancouver’s brewing history in her new book.

Ask an Expert: What are microplastics?

Biology Instructor Dr. Jessica Clasen

Biology Instructor Dr. Jessica Clasen explains what exactly microplastics are – and what we can do to mitigate their impact on the environment.

Douglas instructors find archaeological evidence for Indigenous oral histories in Líl̓wat territory

Archaeological research team gathered around an excavation site in Líl̓wat territory.

An excavation project co-led by Anthropology instructor Bill Angelbeck and Geography lab technician Sasha Djakovic in collaboration with the Líl̓wat Nation analyzes artifacts through the lens of traditional Líl̓wat oral histories and knowledge.

Five easy steps to upgrade your English at Douglas College

Waist-up view of 15 and 16 year old classmates in uniforms sitting at round table taking notes and discussing ideas.

Discover how to easily upgrade your English skills at Douglas College with our step-by-step guide. Enroll in tuition-free English Upgrading courses to meet the language requirements for Early Childhood Education or Child and Youth Care programs, all without needing a placement test.

This playwright is telling the stories missing from stages

Playwright Elaine Avila

For Elaine Ávila, theatre and storytelling bear a central role in creating a more equitable, just and creative society. She uses her passion for stories from the margins to build a more representative curriculum.

The virtual advantage: Equipping next-gen nurses to build a stronger health care system

Nursing instructor Lisa Kirk is preparing future and current nurses across Canada to tackle the complexities of their field through virtual simulations.