UBC Arts faculty and programs were featured in The New Yorker, CTV News, The Conversation, CBC, and other outlets, sharing expertise on B.C. politics, Indigenous education, AI and democracy, culture, ...

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Heads and Directors. Dr. Silvia Bartolic Interim Director, School of Social Work Dr. Bartolic is a Professor of Teaching in the ...

MCF names Naomi Klein, Veena Dubal, and Durba Mitra, whose work includes climate justice, taking on corporate power, collective justice through the lens of gender and sexuality, and labor rights amid…

Two Arts faculty members, Dr. Stanley Floresco and Dr. David Metzer, have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada.

What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? As part of UBC Homecoming, UBC Psychology professors Dr. Elizabeth Dunn and Dr. Jiaying Zhao discuss their groundbreaking book L...

UBC Arts faculty were featured in outlets including CBC, The Globe and Mail, and The Vancouver Sun, sharing expertise on B.C. politics, trade, climate action, online safety, and more.

Daniel Kreiss will lead research into how journalism, digital platforms and new technologies shape democratic life.

How Dr. Marysa Laguë uses UBC ARC Sockeye for her research

Arts scholars, students, and staff have developed Introduction to the Nepali Language, the first free open-access textbook of its kind, expanding access to Nepali language learning in BC and around th...

UBC Arts faculty were featured in media stories exploring topics ranging from The Odyssey and the history of pepper to AI, B.C. politics, and the science of happiness.

UBC Faculty of Arts researchers are advancing 58 projects supported through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)’s Insight, Insight Development, and Partnership Development Gran...

Six UBC Arts researchers received funding through the 2026 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants and Discovery Launch Supplement program. This grant supp...

UBC Arts scholars have published books this year covering a fascinating range of topics — from a 300-year linguistic cover-up in Austria to a rescue dog, the cognitive science of internet memes, and a...

This month, UBC Arts faculty were featured in CBC, Global News, The Conversation, and the South China Morning Post, contributing expertise on Canadian politics, climate and energy policy, and AI and o...

With the World Cup in Vancouver, UBC Arts experts unpack why sports fandom feels so personal and what it reveals about identity and belonging.

The climate crisis is often framed as a technological challenge. But solving it will also require changes in human behaviour, political institutions, and our relationship with the natural world. Meet ...

On May 26, 2026, the Faculty of Arts gathered for the annual Dean's Awards Recognition Reception, celebrating faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and creative ...

This undergraduate certificate provides foundational skills and knowledge, both in theory and practice, in the field of translation. It will enhance linguistic and cultural proficiency in French. Over...

This May, UBC Arts faculty were featured in outlets including CBC, The Globe and Mail, and The Conversation, sharing expertise on climate and energy policy, AI and digital sovereignty, political affai...

Welcome to UBC's home for real-time and historical data on system performance.

Thousands of students cross the stage at UBC this spring, each with a story of resilience, discovery and ambition. Meet six graduates whose journeys reflect the spirit of the class of 2026.

The animated film, which is voiced by Seth Rogen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Bryan Cranston, is a bittersweet look at the affects of Alzheimer's disease.

This April, UBC Arts scholars were featured in major outlets including CBC, The Atlantic, Global News, and CTV News. Their expertise informed conversations on Canadian political uncertainty and public...

Dr. Dr. Kristin Laurin, Dr. Toni Schmader and Jonathan Ichikawa have been recognized with the 2026 Dean of Arts Mentorship Award.

Congratulations to the six Arts faculty members who have received the 2025/26 Killam Teaching Prize and the three Arts Graduate Teaching Assistants recognized with the Killam Graduate Teaching Assista...

The historical fiction novel won in a 4-1 vote on the final day of the great Canadian book debate.

Hear from UBC experts as they delve into what Canada’s role as a middle power will mean for democracy, economics, migration, global partnerships, and the country’s future.

This February, UBC Arts faculty were featured in major outlets including The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, BBC, and The Guardian. Their expertise informed stories on topics rangi...

UBC’s Collaborative Digital Heritage Studio is helping communities document, share, and sustain cultural knowledge using digital tools and community-led research.

Heated Rivalry showrunner Jacob Tierney will write, direct and executive produce new series Alexander, adapted from Vancouver author Annabel Lyon's 2009 novel The Golden Mean, Netflix announced Thursd...

The Faculty of Arts is thrilled to announce that nine of its members have been awarded the prestigious UBC Faculty Research Awards.

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UBC Arts faculty Jemima Pierre, Peter James Hudson, and Crystal Sheffield reflect on their research, the history of Black Studies, and its relevance today.

UBC expert unpacks Canadian soft power, Shane’s bottomhood and who belongs in cottage country.

This January, UBC Arts faculty shared their expertise with the media on topics ranging from why unfinished tasks linger in our minds to Trump’s influence in the Americas, Canada–China trade, nuclear…

In this Q&A, Associate Deans Laurie McNeill and Andrew Owen discuss their TLEF-funded project "We're Only Human" and how it supports instructors with practical approaches to assessment and student…