Inclusivity in action: Psychiatric Nursing students elevate LGBTQ2S+ cultural competency

Psychiatric Nursing students Balraj Maird and Nisha Khattra pinpoint provider knowledge gaps in LGBTQ2S+ health care to generate positive change.

From cold to closed: This Criminology instructor’s research helps crack unsolved cases

A forensics professional at work in the lab

Criminologist Tracey Dowdeswell explores the frontiers of forensic innovation – for justice.

Changing chords: How travelling to Rwanda inspired this Douglas instructor to decolonize music education

Travelling to Rwanda helped Hazel Fairbairn gain a decolonial perspective on music, education and the power of community. Now, she plans to fine-tune the music curriculum at home.

Douglas College is one of the best places to work in B.C. Find out why.

For the 11th year running, Douglas has been recognized by BC’s Top Employers as an outstanding place to work.

Learn more about why our workplace is one of the best in the province.

Student researcher unveils why mirrors could affect dancers’ body image

While many dancers rely on mirrors to correct their technique, Cara Paley’s study tells us why they could affect dancers’ body image.

The complicated history of Paldi, B.C.’s earliest multicultural community 

Two Douglas-funded scholars have spent years researching an old Vancouver Island logging town hailed as an early “multicultural utopia.”

“Space, not place”: A Geography Open Lab tech opens up about the human side to geography

Sasha Djakovic manages the geography lab, cultivates a space for safe learning and brings Indigenous knowledge into studying the landscape.

This Psychology student is investigating Asian-Canadians’ use of mental health services

Applied Psychology Honours student Rico Misajon takes a deeper look at Asian-Canadians’ attitudes about mental health – and whether these attitudes prevent them from seeking counselling and other mental health services

This Social Work alum wants her master’s degree to help her create systemic change 

For B.C.’s Social Work Week, get a glimpse of Rachelle Wilmot’s path to becoming a social worker – and how education helps her protect vulnerable youth.

Five ways you can get involved in research at Douglas 

Four students present research project on urinary tract infection

Doing research at an undergraduate level is easier than you think. Find out how you can gain work experience, research skills and build your resumé while learning new things.