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All the Lonely People: The Search for Belonging in an Uncertain World

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
at UBC Robson Square Theatre

Loneliness is increasingly recognized not just as a personal feeling, but a critical public health issue—one with real consequences for the wellbeing of individuals, communities and social systems.

All the Lonely People brings together an interdisciplinary panel of UBC researchers from health, economics, philosophy and creative writing to explore the roots and realities of social isolation. As policy makers and communities begin to realize that this problem must be addressed collectively, not individually, panelists will present their solutions within the broader contexts of men’s and women’s health, relationships, climate preparedness and governance.

Speakers:

• Mandy Len Catron, Lecturer, School of Creative Writing, Faculty of Arts, UBC
• Dr. John Oliffe, Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Men’s Health Promotion, School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science, UBC
• Dr. Carrie Jenkins, Professor, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, UBC
• Dr. Marina Adshade, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Vancouver School of Economics, Faculty of Arts, UBC

To learn more: https://events.ubc.ca/event/all-the-lonely-people-the-search-for-belonging-in-an-uncertain-world/