New books by Arts faculty to add to your 2022 reading list
This past year, Arts scholars have published books on topics ranging from Indigenous perspectives on Northwest Coast art, to how to write a TV movie, to African American childhood before the Civil War.
Margaret Schabas awarded the 2022 Dean of Arts Award
Dr. Schabas received the annual Dean of Arts Award in recognition of her exceptional and sustained contributions to scholarship, her educational leadership, and her service to UBC and the academy.
New and renewed Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Arts
Four researchers in the Faculty of Arts have been named Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) in recognition of excellence in their respective fields of study.
Arts researchers receive CUES funding to partner with communities on climate justice, language revitalization
Six community-university projects from the Faculty of Arts received funding from the Community-University Engagement Support Fund.
Karen Bakker awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
Geography professor Karen Bakker is one of 180 scholars, artists, scientists, and writers who won a prestigious Guggenheim fellowship this year.
The Centre for European Studies launches at UBC to promote the critical study of Europe
The Centre has a mandate to become a multidisciplinary home for the critical study of Europe.
Announcing the new Arts-led research excellence clusters
Eight Arts-led research excellence clusters will be funded through the Research Excellence Clusters initiative in 2022/23.
How Indigenous communities have battled COVID-19
UBC sociologist Kimberly Huyser is investigating the social factors that protect Indigenous populations or increase their vulnerability to COVID-19 and other health crises.
Arts recipients of UBC’s 2021 Faculty Research Awards
The Faculty Research Awards recognize the research excellence and scholarly achievements of faculty from across all disciplines.
Reclaiming the narrative: How UBC students helped decolonize MOA’s African collections
Three Arts participants discuss how they helped decolonize MOA’s African collections, the importance of connecting with local knowledge holders, and the many lessons they are taking away from this impactful project.