The good news is we have most of the technological solutions for transitioning to low-carbon sources of energy. The biggest challenges to adopting them more widely and rapidly are social and political — from funding and investment, to international cooperation, to inspiring mass support for ambitious policies.
Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Frederick “Fred” Wiley passed away in hospital in Penticton, BC, age 94, on November 1, 2024. He was living independently and active in the Town...
With heavy hearts, the Yanko family announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Paul Edward Yanko, who was 70 years old. Surrounded by love, he peacefully passed away...
Fernando Rodríguez was part of the very first class of Master of Public Policy & Global Affairs students who graduated in 2017. He and his classmates broke the path for future cohorts through the...
Bruce Eaket passed away on October 3, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Bruce graduated from the Faculty of Forestry at UBC in 1989 and went to work for Interfor on the west coast of...
It is with monumental sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Howard Hall. Ron was born in Red Deer, Alberta, on March 25, 1943. After a brief illness, he passed away on August 1, 2024, at his...
Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill was the first Indo‑Canadian to earn a medical degree from UBC and to practice medicine in Canada, which he continued to do for 40 years in New Westminster, BC.
When Dr. Gill...
Wilson Dargbeh, a graduate from the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program in the class of 2022, came to Canada from Liberia to pursue his studies here at UBC. While in our program his...
Jack passed away peacefully at The Glebe Centre in Ottawa.
Born in Warner, AB, Jack developed a passion for radio communications during his teen years and became a licensed radio amateur in 1947...
Patricia Filan passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, in Vancouver, BC, surrounded by her family. A devoted (grand)mother and dedicated elementary school teacher, Patricia spent much of her life...
Richard (“Dick”) Thomas Holt passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at age 85, following a long battle with cancer. He was born on December 2, 1938, in Derby, England, to Richard and Averinah...