Research

Confronting Capitalism and Colonialism: Dr. Peter James Hudson’s Study on Black Dispossession

Confronting Capitalism and Colonialism: Dr. Peter James Hudson’s Study on Black Dispossession

As we commemorate Black History Month, Dr. Peter James Hudson was interviewed to talk about his significant research on the history of Black dispossession under capitalism and the ways in which Black communities have resisted in response.

Geography professor Jamie Peck named University Killam Professor

Geography professor Jamie Peck named University Killam Professor

Dr. Jamie Peck has been named a University Killam Professor for his exceptional leadership in both teaching and research as a highly celebrated political-economic geographer.

Arts in the Media: January 2025

Arts in the Media: January 2025

This January, Arts faculty shared commentary on various topics and breaking news, from discussions about the state of Canadian and U.S. politics to the media’s representation of trans characters, and more.

Person using a ground penetrating radar (GPR) used to locate and identify unmarked graves in Musqueam’s cemeteries

How Musqueam became a leader in ground penetrating radar

Musqueam and UBC have collaborated on culturally informed ground penetrating radar (GPR) work, making Musqueam a national leader in identifying unmarked graves and training in First Nations-led GPR efforts.

2024 Text overlaying a collage of feature images of the Top 5 Arts stories from 2024

Top 5 Arts stories from 2024

As 2024 winds down and we look to a new beginning, it’s time to reflect on a year of compelling stories, rich cultural insights, and inspiring scholarship.

Arts recipients of the 2024 Peter Wall Legacy Awards

Arts recipients of the 2024 Peter Wall Legacy Awards

Dr. Kathryn Harrison (Professor, Political Science), Dr. Todd Handy (Professor, Psychology) and Jay Hilsden (MA student, Anthropology) are among the inaugural recipients of the Peter Wall Legacy Awards.

Indigenous-led solutions to health crises: UBC Research Cluster tackles pandemic inequities

Indigenous-led solutions to health crises: UBC Research Cluster tackles pandemic inequities

UBC sociologist Dr. Kimberly Huyser recently launched a new research cluster focused on centering Indigenous-led solutions in public health crises.

New and renewed Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Arts

New and renewed Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Arts

Dr. Neda Maghbouleh has been appointed as a new Canada Research Chair and Dr. Nadja Kunz has been reappointed as a Research Chair, both in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields of research. The Canada Research Chairs Program elevates Canadian universities to world-class research centers by fostering research excellence and training the […]

How the US elections will shape Canadian politics

How the US elections will shape Canadian politics

Political Science Professor Dr. Terri Givens shares insights about how politicians in both the US and Canada are engaging in “culture wars” to define their differences.

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How UBC’s Stone Centre is leading the conversation on wealth inequality in Canada

The Stone Centre on Wealth and Income Inequality at UBC, the first of its kind in Canada, aims to become a leading research hub, advancing understanding and dialogue on inequality in Canada and beyond.