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.

From survivors to activists: Empowering careers in sexual violence prevention

Broughan Jansz, Kia Ferrer and Rebecca Day are turning negative experiences into positive change for roles in sexual violence prevention.

Meet the 2025 Student Research Days winners

Congratulations to all the winners, and every student who put their hard work and research forward at our 17th annual Student Research Days.

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.

Ask an Expert: Why are B.C.’s forests vulnerable to forest fires?

Geography instructor Susan Smythe with a globe and world map

Geography instructor Susan Smythe explains what fans the flames of British Columbia’s forest fires.

Meet the 2024 Student Research Days winners

Congratulations to all the winners, and every student who put their hard work and research forward at our 16th annual Student Research Days.

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.