Why are certain people and places vulnerable? Who is responsible for remedying the situation? And what is fair? Why is historical research important? Tina Loo is a professor in the department of history at the University of British Columbia. She is a leading scholar of Canadian and environmental history. Her work has focused on the nature and impacts of the state’s actions to manage human and non-human environments in the interests of development. She is also recognized for her outstanding and innovative teaching techniques and commitment to mentoring.In her latest, book, Moved by the State, Forced Relocation and Making a Good Life in Canada she explores the contradiction between intention and consequence as resettlement played out among Inuit in the central Arctic, fishing families in Newfoundland’s outports, farmers and loggers in Quebec’s Gaspé region, Black residents of Halifax’s Africville, and Chinese Canadians in Vancouver’s East Side. In the process, sh

Why are the health of our oceans important for our survival? Why does it matter to find creative ways of protecting them? Rashid Sumaila is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Ocean and Fisheries Economics at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia. His research focuses on bioeconomics, marine ecosystem valuation and the analysis of global issues such as fisheries subsidies, marine protected areas, illegal fishing, climate change, marine plastic pollution, and oil spills. You can can learn more about his work through The Institute of Oceans and Fisheries on the website https://oceans.ubc.caAudio Played:"Collapse of Newfoundland cod fisheries" End of the Line Documentary"How can we help less developed economies" Wassily Leontief, 1973 Nobel Prize Winner (Economics) and Creato

How do geochemists study the chemical composition of earth? How do geochemists better our understanding of the earth's interior, natural resources, climate change, human impacts on the environments, and hazards like earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes? Dominique Weis is a professor in the UBC Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She is a renowned leader in the application of trace elements and radiogenic isotopes analysis. Her analytical insight has enabled new discoveries into Earth systems such as mantle plumes and hotspot volcanoes. Through the analysis of a wide range of materials such as honey, salmon, or belongings, her expertise allows the opening of new lines of research into health, local pollution/food security, and archeology/Indigenous-led studies. She is a Canada Research Chair in the Geochemistry of the Earth’s mantleFor more information on Dominique Weis's research, visit: <a href="https://www

What strategies are used to improve physical activity following a stroke? How is stroke research put into practise? What kinds of stroke recovery programs see the best outcomes?Janice Eng is a professor in the UBC Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. She is a world leader in stroke recovery research, from basic neurobiology to novel clinical interventions and treatment programs, and has implemented these programs globally. Professor Eng is the Canada Research Chair in Neurological Rehabilitation, has been recognized for excellence in mentoring early career faculty, and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.For more information about Janice Eng's research visit: https://neurorehab.med.ubc.ca/our-people/dr-eng/Audio played:"Stroke Recovery Through Exercise featuring UBC Vitality study participant Marco Chorba

What strategies are used to improve physical activity following a stroke? How is stroke research put into practise? What kinds of stroke recovery programs see the best outcomes?Janice Eng is a professor in the UBC Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. She is a world leader in stroke recovery research, from basic neurobiology to novel clinical interventions and treatment programs, and has implemented these programs globally. Professor Eng is the Canada Research Chair in Neurological Rehabilitation, has been recognized for excellence in mentoring early career faculty, and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.For more information about Janice Eng's research visit: https://neurorehab.med.ubc.ca/our-people/dr-eng/Audio played:"Stroke Recovery Through Exercise featuring UBC Vitality study participant Marco Chorba

Who was Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky? Why did he have such an important influence in world literature? How is his work still revered and interpreted today? Why is Russian literature of the 19th century still on many best-seller lists?Katherine Bowers is an expert in Russian literature and culture. Her research interests include genre, narrative, and imagined geography. Her first monograph, Writing Fear: Russian Realism and the Gothic (University of Toronto Press, forthcoming), examines the way Russian realist writers used narrative models from European gothic fiction in their work. Dr Bowers is the Vice-President of the North American Dostoevsky Society and serves as a Member-at-Large on the Executive Board of the Canadian Association of Slavists.Dr Bowers’s monograph about the influence of gothic writing on Russian realism is in press. Her new book project is about science fiction, Arctic space, and alternative temporalities.Dr Bowers is actively

What is Perimenopause? What are later life ovulation disturbances? How can women better understand their menstrual cycles during all phases of their life?Jerilynn C. Prior is a Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia, working on women’s health. She studies menstrual cycles, the effects of ovulation and its later life disturbances. She is the Scientific Director and Founder of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research. The Centre publishes scientific results and disseminates information directly to women.She has studied women’s menstrual cycles, perimenopause, menopause and the causes for and treatment of osteoporosis. She has shown that regular cycles (with enough estrogen) commonly do not produce sufficient progesterone (anovulation or short luteal phases). She is widely sought as a speaker for professional and lay audiences and is the author of the award-winning book Estrogen’s Storm Season: Stories of Perim

Shari L. Forbes is the Canada 150 Research Chair in Forensic Thanatology at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). She is the Director of the first human taphonomy facility in Canada for Recherche en Sciences Thanatologiques [Expérimentales et Sociales], also referred to as REST[ES]. She is an advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) and has a deep commitment to the implementation of EDI values in academia. She has encouraged young adults to become engaged in science through her roles as an Ambassador for the Sydney Science Festival, the National Youth Science Forum, and Science Rendezvous.Prof. Forbes’ research investigates the chemical processes that occur in soft tissue decomposition. Her research aims to increase the knowledge base relating to decomposition chemistry to identify an accurate biochemical signature for estimating time since death. She has studied these processes in terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric environments throughout Austral

Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the turbulent apartheid years, Dr. Bonny Norton learnt at an early age the complex relationship between language, power, and identity. Now a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a Distinguished University Scholar in the Department of Language and Literacy Education at UBC,her passion for social justice and the role of language education in social change has fuelled her extensive body of research in North America and Africa. Her research is centrally concerned with the promotion of multilingual literacy for children, youth, and adults, and is informed by her seminal work on identity and language learning, described in her 2010 AERA award as “changing the face of second language research”. Her work has introduced novel conceptions of identity to the field of language education, and has been the subject of journal special issues in the USA (1997, 2003, 2017), Japan (2002), China (2007), and Europe (2016). Her publications have been tr

Dolph Schluter is an evolutionary biologist who studies adaptive radiation — the evolution of ecological diversity in groups of organisms that are multiplying rapidly. Dolph’s research suggests that ecologically induced adaptation can result in the evolution of new species. He has worked on Darwin’s finches and helped to develop the three-spined stickleback as an experimental model for studies of adaptive radiation.Dolph and his team investigate the ecological forces that drive the rapid origin of new species and allow them to persist, the genetic basis of species differences, and the wider ecological impacts of adaptive radiation.His studies of sticklebacks and other species have allowed Dolph to build a model of a process that he terms ecological speciation, in which adaptation to different environments generates new species. He is the author of The Ecology of Adaptive Radiation (2000) and The Analysis of Biological Data (second edition, 2015). [ Biography tak

Leslie Anthony is a Whistler-based writer, editor, biologist and occasional filmmaker. A former editor at Powder, Bike and SKIER magazines, he continues his residence on the masthead of numerous ski and outdoor publications globally. At home, Anthony oversees award-winning Mountain Life Annual, pens a weekly column in Pique Newsmagazine, and writes broadly on travel, adventure, science and the environment in magazines like Canadian Geographic. Author of two previously acclaimed titles, Snakebit and White Planet, his latest book is The Aliens Among Us: How invasive species are transforming the planet—and ourselves.

How does literature nourish science? When does physics become poetry? An event of cosmic proportions from 5x15, as masterful storyteller Carlo Rovelli discusses life & the universe. Readings from The Order of Time & Seven Brief Lessons of Physics.

Dr. Gerry Marquette, Clinical Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology from the Faculty of Medicine will provide an overview of the clinical field perinatology and maternal-fetal health medicine.

Dr. Gerry Marquette, Clinical Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology from the Faculty of Medicine will provide an overview of the clinical field perinatology and maternal-fetal health medicine.

Dr. Daniel Vickers, Department Head and Professor from the Department of History will discuss the subject of history as a field of study as well as his research on Early America, social history of seafaring, work and economic culture.

Dr. Jeffrey Byrne, Assistant Professor from the Department of History will discuss his research on revolutionary Algeria in the 1960s in the context of some of the North African uprisings today.

Dr. Jeffrey Byrne, Assistant Professor from the Department of History will discuss his research on revolutionary Algeria in the 1960s in the context of some of the North African uprisings today.

Dr. Mauricio Drelichman, Assistant Professor from the Department of Economics discusses economic history as a field of study as well as his research on the economic history of Early Modern Spain

Dr. Mauricio Drelichman, Assistant Professor from the Department of Economics discusses economic history as a field of study as well as his research on the economic history of Early Modern Spain

Dr. Pascal Lavoie, Clinical Assistant Professor from the Division of Neonatology discusses some of his recent research on protecting premature babies who become sick from infections or other diseases after birth as well as provides an overview of the clinical field of Neonatology.

Dr. Pascal Lavoie, Clinical Assistant Professor from the Division of Neonatology discusses some of his recent research on protecting premature babies who become sick from infections or other diseases after birth as well as provides an overview of the clinical field of Neonatology.

Dr. Carlos Ventura, from the department of Civil Engineering discusses his role as the Director of the Earthquake Engineering Research facility at UBC as well as some of the recent seismic trends in structural engineering.

Dr. Carlos Ventura, from the department of Civil Engineering discusses his role as the Director of the Earthquake Engineering Research facility at UBC as well as some of the recent seismic trends in structural engineering.

Dean of Arts and Haitian scholar, Gage Averill will discuss his new role at UBC as well as his recent Grammy nomination for his project, Alan Lomax in Haiti: Recordings for the Library of Congress, 1936-1937.

Dean of Arts and Haitian scholar, Gage Averill will discuss his new role at UBC as well as his recent Grammy nomination for his project, Alan Lomax in Haiti: Recordings for the Library of Congress, 1936-1937.

Dr. Perry Adebar from the Department of Civil Engineering will discuss structural engineering as a field of study as well as his current research on Concrete Structures and Seismic Design.

Dr. Perry Adebar from the Department of Civil Engineering will discuss structural engineering as a field of study as well as his current research on Concrete Structures and Seismic Design.

Dr. Denise Gomes, Brazilian archaeologist from the University of the State of São Paulo, discusses her current research project on the Art and Cosmologies of Amazonian pre-colonial Indians and that of the Northwest Coast of Canada. Gomes was a visiting scholar at UBC in November of 2010.

Dr. Denise Gomes, Brazilian archaeologist from the University of the State of S?o Paulo, discusses her current research project on the Art and Cosmologies of Amazonian pre-colonial Indians and that of the Northwest Coast of Canada. Gomes was a visiting scholar at UBC in November of 2010.

Dr. Brandon Konoval from the School of Music will discuss his current research and and cross appointment in both the School of Music and the Arts One Programme.

Dr. Brandon Konoval from the School of Music will discuss his current research and and cross appointment in both the School of Music and the Arts One Programme.

Dr. Marilyn Chapman discusses her role as the lead researcher and author of the new guide for full-day kindergarten in the province, as well as her role in directing the Institute for Early Childhood Education and Research in UBC’s Faculty of Education.

Dr. Marilyn Chapman discusses her role as the lead researcher and author of the new guide for full-day kindergarten in the province, as well as her role in directing the Institute for Early Childhood Education and Research in UBC?s Faculty of Education.

Asst. Prof. Neil Safier from the Dept. of History discusses his new class on the history of Amazonia as well as his recent trip to Manaus, Brazil.

Dr. Ken Bryant from the UBC Department of Asian Studies discusses his upcoming class on Bollywood film as well as the histories of the languages of Urdu and Hindi in literature and popular culture.

Dr. Ken Bryant from the UBC Department of Asian Studies discusses his upcoming class on Bollywood film as well as the histories of the languages of Urdu and Hindi in literature and popular culture.

Professor Gu Xiong from the Department of Art History and Visual Art and Theory discusses on Prof Talk his exhibit "Becoming Rivers" at the Museum of Anthropology.

Professor Gu Xiong from the Department of Art History and Visual Art and Theory discusses on Prof Talk his exhibit "Becoming Rivers" at the Museum of Anthropology.

UBC Amy Osborne shares stories and memories from war-torn Sudan, where she worked as a midwife with Doctor's Without Borders.

Jessica Michielin interviews Professor Joe Cutbirth from the UBC Graduate School of Journalism.

Jessica Michielin interviews Professor Joe Cutbirth from the UBC Graduate School of Journalism.

Professor Dollinger tells reporter Kerry Blackadar about his endeavour to re-write the 1967 Canadian dictionary. Professor Dollinger studies "Canadianisms" in the English language.

Professor Dollinger tells reporter Kerry Blackadar about his endeavour to re-write the 1967 Canadian dictionary. Professor Dollinger studies "Canadianisms" in the English language.

Dr. Pauly is an expert in marine ecosystems, and has been studying underwater sea life for 30 years.

Dr. Pauly is an expert in marine ecosystems, and has been studying underwater sea life for 30 years.

Niamh Scallan interviews Dr. Michael Byers about his new book on Arctic Sovereignty.

Niamh Scallan interviews Dr. Michael Byers about his new book on Arctic Sovereignty.

Lex Stoymenoff interviews Dr. Maddison about his research on jumping spiders.

Dr. Janet Werker, Director of the Infant Studies Centre Speech and Language Processing, UBC Department of Psychology discusses her research of infants growing up bilingual and language acquisition in infancy; speech perception, cognitive development and parent-infant communication.

Dr. Janet Werker, Director of the Infant Studies Centre Speech and Language Processing, UBC Department of Psychology discusses her research of infants growing up bilingual and language acquisition in infancy; speech perception, cognitive development and parent-infant communication.

Dean Emeritus Marty Hollenberg, former UBC Dean of Medicine discusses some of the accomplishments made by the faculty of Medicine while he was Dean during the years 1990-1996; as well as what he is currently doing outside of academia since his retirement. Music by Clifford Brown.

Professor Alfred Hermida from the UBC School of Journalism discusses how journalism and forms of media are changing as well as the the role of citizen journalism. He is an authority on digital journalism, having been a founding member of BBCnews.com.

Professor Alfred Hermida from the UBC School of Journalism discusses how journalism and forms of media are changing as well as the the role of citizen journalism. He is an authority on digital journalism, having been a founding member of BBCnews.com.

Guest Host Andy Torr discusses with professor Scott Hinch from the UBC Faculty of Forestry his research of salmon migration as well as his role as Director of the UBC undergraduate program in Natural Resources Conservation; the largest and fastest growing applied environmental science program on campus and one of a kind in Canada.

Guest Host Andy Torr discusses with professor Scott Hinch from the UBC Faculty of Forestry his research of salmon migration as well as his role as Director of the UBC undergraduate program in Natural Resources Conservation; the largest and fastest growing applied environmental science program on campus and one of a kind in Canada.

Professor Emeritus and renowned pianist Robert Silverman, from the UBC School of Music plays a live performance on Prof Talk and discusses his beginnings; what ultimately motivated him to become a pianist and teach piano at UBC and how he continues to strive to "bring notes on a page to life as vividly as possible". Music from his forthcoming CD - its first release on radio: Mozart's Sonata No. 12 in F major, last movement.

Dr. Carl Wieman discusses his beginnings and the research that led him to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2001. He also discusses the goals of the Carl Weiman Science Education Initiative at UBC to achieve highly effective, evidence based science education for all post-secondary students by applying the latest advances in pedagogical and organization excellence.

Dr. Carl Wieman discusses his beginnings and the research that led him to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2001. He also discusses the goals of the Carl Weiman Science Education Initiative at UBC to achieve highly effective, evidence based science education for all post-secondary students by applying the latest advances in pedagogical and organization excellence.

Dr. Michael Hayden, professor of Medical Genetics and Canada's 2008 Health Researcher of the Year discusses his goals to understand how changes in specific genes result in specific diseases, usually in adult life, in particular Huntington disease. He also discusses his Ripples of Hope Foundation that will bring trainees from Africa to Canada to study in four areas: global health (HIV-AIDS and tuberculosis), mental health, rare diseases, an biotechnology and entrepreneurship. Music from Woody Guthrie.

Dr. Michael Hayden, professor of Medical Genetics and Canada's 2008 Health Researcher of the Year discusses his goals to understand how changes in specific genes result in specific diseases, usually in adult life, in particular Huntington disease. He also discusses his Ripples of Hope Foundation that will bring trainees from Africa to Canada to study in four areas: global health (HIV-AIDS and tuberculosis), mental health, rare diseases, an biotechnology and entrepreneurship. Music from Woody Guthrie.

Professor Tara Lee from the Department of English discusses her research interest in minority Canadian Literature, specifically Asian Canadian literature and her motivation for and philosophy in teaching it. She also answers the question, what can you do with an English degree besides teach?

Dean of Applied Science, Dr. Aboulnasr discusses on Prof Talk her recent appointment to the faculty as well as her research in Electrical Engineering in the field of digital signal processing. She also discusses her goals to make important interdisciplinary connections within the faculty of Applied Science.

Cathleen With, MFA graduate from UBC Creative Writing Department discusses the debut of her first novel, Having Faith in the Polar Girls' Prison. www.cathleenwith.com

Cathleen With, MFA graduate from UBC Creative Writing Department discusses the debut of her first novel, Having Faith in the Polar Girls' Prison. www.cathleenwith.com

Doctoral student Sonja Klinsky from the UBC Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability talks about her thesis titled: Across Years, Lands and Oceans: Justice and Scale in Climate Change Policy Decision Making. Music from Solomon Burke, "None of us are free".

Doctoral student Sonja Klinsky from the UBC Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability talks about her thesis titled: Across Years, Lands and Oceans: Justice and Scale in Climate Change Policy Decision Making. Music from Solomon Burke, "None of us are free".

Part two of "Balance and Blowup" - an analysis of the current financial crisis. Panelists Dr. Angela Redish from the Department of Economics and Dr. Yves Tiberghien from the Department of Political Science.

Part two of "Balance and Blowup" - an analysis of the current financial crisis. Panelists Dr. Angela Redish from the Department of Economics and Dr. Yves Tiberghien from the Department of Political Science.

Prof Talk features a panel lecture from last October; experts from the UBC Departments of Economics and Political Science form a panel to discuss factors leading up to the current global financial crisis. The panel was called "Balance and Blowup" - an analysis of the current financial crisis. Panelists Dr. Paul Beaudry and Dr. Michael Devereux from the Department of Economics.

Prof Talk features a panel lecture from last October; experts from the UBC Departments of Economics and Political Science form a panel to discuss factors leading up to the current global financial crisis. The panel was called "Balance and Blowup" - an analysis of the current financial crisis. Panelists Dr. Paul Beaudry and Dr. Michael Devereux from the Department of Economics.

Benjamin Perrin delivers a speech to the BC Human Rights Coalition and the United Nations Association in Canada on the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights last December 10th, 2008.

Benjamin Perrin delivers a speech to the BC Human Rights Coalition and the United Nations Association in Canada on the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights last December 10th, 2008.

Professor Benjamin Perrin discusses what first drew him to the study of law and what motivated him to dedicate his life to the protection of human rights, as well as his current research on Human Trafficking in Canada which is the first comprehensive account of Canada's involvement in human trafficking for sexual exploitation. Music from album Recuerdos by UBC Music professor Michael Strutt.

Professor Benjamin Perrin discusses what first drew him to the study of law and what motivated him to dedicate his life to the protection of human rights, as well as his current research on Human Trafficking in Canada which is the first comprehensive account of Canada's involvement in human trafficking for sexual exploitation. Music from album Recuerdos by UBC Music professor Michael Strutt.

Dr. Ira Nadel discusses biography as a genre in literature and his new work: a biography of the American popular writer and author of Exodus, Leon Uris; as well as his recent work: a biography of American playwright and filmmaker David Mamet, and a book co-authored on the Golden Gate Bridge entitled Golden Gate Bridge, History and Design of an Icon, both published in 2008.

Dr. Ira Nadel discusses biography as a genre in literature and his new work: a biography of the American popular writer and author of Exodus, Leon Uris; as well as his recent work: a biography of American playwright and filmmaker David Mamet, and a book co-authored on the Golden Gate Bridge entitled Golden Gate Bridge, History and Design of an Icon, both published in 2008.

Dr. Hadi Dowlatabadi, discusses the importance of interdisciplinary research; and why adaptation to climate change will be so much more difficult than academics have been postulating. Music from Chopin performed by Professor Emeritus Robert Silverman.

Dr. Hadi Dowlatabadi, discusses the importance of interdisciplinary research; and why adaptation to climate change will be so much more difficult than academics have been postulating. Music from Chopin performed by Professor Emeritus Robert Silverman.

Keith Maillard is not only an internationally acclaimed writer and novelist, specializing in fiction and poetry; he also Chairs one of North America’s most successful Creative Writing Programs. Music from Pete Seeger titled The Power of Song.

Keith Maillard is not only an internationally acclaimed writer and novelist, specializing in fiction and poetry; he also Chairs one of North America?s most successful Creative Writing Programs. Music from Pete Seeger titled The Power of Song.

Alan Matheson is a Canadian trumpeter, pianist, composer and arranger. Alan currently teaches trumpet and jazz piano at UBC.

Alan Matheson is a Canadian trumpeter, pianist, composer and arranger. Alan currently teaches trumpet and jazz piano at UBC.

Groundbreaking research of critically endangered leatherback turtles; part two of a two part series on the current crisis of the world?s marine ecosystems. Music from the album Taheke by UBC School of Music professors Lorna McGhee on flute and Heidi Krutzen on harp, and from the album Recuerdos by professor Michael Strutt on guitar.

Groundbreaking research of critically endangered leatherback turtles; part two of a two part series on the current crisis of the world’s marine ecosystems. Music from the album Taheke by UBC School of Music professors Lorna McGhee on flute and Heidi Krutzen on harp, and from the album Recuerdos by professor Michael Strutt on guitar.

Management of world?s fisheries; part of a two part series on the current crisis of the world?s marine ecosystems. Music from the album Stroll in the Cool, from the UBC School of Music, performed by professors Jesse Read on basson and Michael Strutt on guitar.

William Faulkner, aviation and fascism; Contemporary American prison writing. Music from professor Jasper Wood from the UBC School of Music, Henri Vieutemp souvenir d'amerique otherwise known as Yankee-Doodle.

William Faulkner, aviation and fascism; Contemporary American prison writing. Music from professor Jasper Wood from the UBC School of Music, Henri Vieutemp souvenir d'amerique otherwise known as Yankee-Doodle.

Dr. Marvin Westwood, Education and Counselling PsychologyReturning veterans; treating post traumatic stress disorderDr. Sherrill Grace, EnglishRSC Symposium, “The Cultures of War and Peace”

Dr. Marvin Westwood, Education and Counselling PsychologyReturning veterans; treating post traumatic stress disorderDr. Sherrill Grace, EnglishRSC Symposium, ?The Cultures of War and Peace?

Audio clips from Dana Claxton and the UBC project, "What I Learned in the Class Today" from the First Nations Studies Program. Original theme music composed by Ivan Gomez Fonseca.