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.
Meet four Black scholars leading innovative research in the Faculty of Arts
With February marking Black History Month, we asked four Black scholars from across the Faculty of Arts to talk about their inspiring research, the importance of Black storytelling and world-building, and their advice for aspiring scholars.
Q&A with Dr. Alifa Bandali on anti-Muslim hate
Anti-Muslim hate is an everyday reality for Muslim communities in Canada and across the globe. Statistics Canada data on hate crimes between 2009 to 2020 shows a steady increase of anti-Muslim incidents across Canada. In 2017, the shooting at the Islamic Cultural Centre further increased the spike by 150% compared to the previous year according […]