JWAM Work in Progress Lecture Series: Dr. Katie Fitzpatrick
This presentation will consider both the explicit ways that Jennifer Haigh engages the American history of eugenics, racism, and reproductive control, and the more subtle ways that eugenic thinking persists within her novel.
JWAM Work in Progress Lecture Series: Dr. Andrew Connolly
Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Academics: Reconsidering the Ethics of Training Apprentice Scholars Join us on April 4th for an insightful talk by Dr. Andrew Connolly. WRDS 150 trains apprentice scholars. Students, as novice, apprentice scholars, work on authentic, academic research projects “while learning fundamental concepts and practices from active and experienced […]
From policy to people: Unpacking the immigration landscape in unsettled times
Where do Canada and B.C. stand on immigration in 2025? How do policy changes in Canada and beyond impact communities, jobs, and the economy? What challenges do newcomers face, and how can we create a more inclusive future? Join our expert panel as they explore immigration from multiple angles—policy, economics, and lived realities. This timely […]
Shared Bylines: Panel Q&A + journo meet-up
Shared Bylines is hosting a free panel event featuring top journalists from The Narwhal/The Walrus, CityNews Vancouver, The Tyee, Xtra Magazine, and The Globe and Mail.
AI in Our World: Shaping Media, Education, and Science
Join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of UBC’s Master of Journalism program and engage with experts exploring the impact of AI and its evolving role in shaping media, education, and science.
Beyond Fires & Floods (BFF): Indigenous Narratives in an Era of Extremes
BFF is sponsored by the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, Global Journalism Innovation Lab, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, and the Museum of Anthropology.
Ripples: A walking tour (led by artist Sydney Hart)
Ripples is an upcoming project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell, and the Global Reporting Centre.
Master of Journalism September 2026 Admissions Information Session
Sign up for the 2026 Master of Journalism Admissions Information Session!
Othering in the News: Recognizing and Resisting Marginalizing Frames
This seminar by Dr. Saranaz Barforoush examines the concept of “othering”—the process through which certain groups are marked as fundamentally different or outside the mainstream.
Journalism Open House
Visit the Open House to learn more about Journalism at UBC!