Wall Stories
Series
9 stories
Catalyst Program
Read about the collaborative projects and initiatives of the 2022 Wall Catalyst Scholars aimed at addressing the Climate and Nature Emergency
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9 stories
PWIAS Impact
Learn more about how the interdisciplinary environment at PWIAS enriches UBC and impacts society through ground-breaking research, influential public policy, artistic collaborations and award-winning publications.
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6 stories
Chromatic - The Book
Read excerpts and other stories related to “Chromatic”, a new collaborative art book produced by the 2020 Wall Scholars.
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Scholar Q & A
A series of thought-provoking and inspiring short interviews with our Wall Scholars and PWIAS community members.
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PWIAS: Our Changing Planet
The Earth is in a period of rapid environmental change, and ecological responses to this change are beginning to outpace our ability to understand and predict them. PWIAS scholars address some of the major challenges we face with ongoing climate change, including environmental stressors, ecological adaptations, severe weather events…
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PWIAS: Indigenous Voices
PWIAS supported innovative projects conducted in partnership with Indigenous communities. Projects addressed issues affecting First Nations in Canada, such as poor water quality, access to health care, and social vulnerabilities, as well as issues faced by Indigenous people in Brazil and Colombia. Researchers engaged directly with community members to learn…
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PWIAS: Global Community
PWIAS supports collaborative research conducted in partnership with international partners, community organizations and end-users. These projects address a range of issues affecting communities in different parts of the world, including India, Colombia, and the African continent. Improving Maternal and Child Health Guy Dumont (Electrical…
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Dominique Weis, Visiting Professor at the Collège de France
PWIAS Associate Dr. Dominique Weis was a Visiting Professor at the Collège de France in October 2021. Dr. Weis, who is the Canada Research Chair in Geochemistry of the Earth’s Mantle, and Director of the Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research, was hosted by Prof. Barbara Romanowicz, Chair in…
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SmartParent: improving knowledge and confidence for new parents
For new parents, life with an infant is full of highs and lows: the first smile, the first fever, the first step, and the many sleepless nights. To help with the transition to parenthood, UBC researchers have launched SmartParent, Canada’s first parenting education program delivered by text messaging. Parents receive…
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Thoughts on Food and Connection In and After Crisis
This excerpt from Chromatic: Ten Meditations on Crisis in Art and Letters is written by 2020 Wall Scholar and Professor of Food, Nutrition and Health, Jennifer Black. Illustrations are by Lay Hoon Ho. Chromatic is available for preorder through UBC Press. Order your copy today! Food is a basic…
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