Peter Klein

UBC journalism project exploring how to pay for medication that costs millions

Star Vancouver reported on a UBC journalism project that explores how to pay for high-cost medications. Peter Klein, head of the Global Reporting Centre at UBC, is one of the […]

Oct 24, 2018

The future of journalism lies in collaboration

UBC associate professor Peter Klein and recent Asper visiting professor Sandra Bartlett discuss the importance of collaborations between journalists at different news organizations in an increasingly challenging media landscape.

Oct 11, 2017

Experts on the Quebec mosque shooting

UBC experts are available to comment on the shooting in the Quebec City mosque on Sunday, Jan. 29.

Jan 30, 2017

UBC experts on Istanbul airport attack

The world was shocked Tuesday to learn of horrific attacks at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport.

Jun 29, 2016

UBC project highlights plight of Europe’s minorities

Last week’s terror attacks in Paris have brought issues of immigration and xenophobia to the forefront.

Nov 19, 2015

UBC launches video project to give voice to European minorities

In the wake of terror attacks in Paris, UBC is launching a project to help Europe’s minority groups tell their under-reported stories to the world.

Jan 19, 2015

UBC J-School a CUT above

Peter Klein discusses the global reporting project CUT and how it helped prepare students for the new media landscape.

Apr 23, 2014

Students captured video and photos in Indonesia. Photo: Heather Roy

Students shed light on illegal sources of our household wood

Students of UBC’s Graduate School of Journalism have completed an investigative report into the global illegal log trade.

Oct 1, 2013

UBC students report on Brazil violence for The New York Times

A reporting project by University of British Columbia journalism students, in collaboration with the New York Times, has exposed violent conflicts over resources and territory in Brazil, as the emerging superpower grapples with an increasing demand for food and electricity.

Jun 11, 2012

UBC journalism partners with First Nations to report on major health issues

An innovative UBC Graduate School of Journalism project provides a hard-hitting look into efforts by Aboriginal communities to address such major health and social issues as suicide, sexual abuse, diabetes and the survival of traditional languages.

Apr 23, 2012

UBC Journalism School calls for release of journalist Dorothy Parvaz in Syria

The UBC Graduate School of Journalism is calling for the release of reporter Dorothy Parvaz, who is being held in Syria.

May 8, 2011