How Language Revitalization Boosts Indigenous Health
New UBC Arts-led research shows that reviving Indigenous languages may do more than preserve culture—it may also improve public health.
How to fight disinformation, according to a historian of media
Disinformation is nothing new. Here’s how to fight it, according to Prof. Heidi Tworek, director of UBC’s Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions.
Faculty of Arts launches 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
On May 14, 2025, the UBC Faculty of Arts celebrated the launch of its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan—a collective vision shaped by more than 1,000 voices from across the Arts community.
Announcing the 2024/25 Dean of Arts Faculty Research Award recipients
Six Arts professors were recently selected as recipients of the 2024/25 Dean of Arts Faculty Research award.
Arts in the Media: May 2025
UBC Arts faculty shared their insights in the media on timely topics, from Canada’s climate policy challenges and global trade tensions, to the growing influence of tech billionaires in far-right movements.
Arts in the Media: April 2025
This April, Arts faculty shared their expertise with the media on a variety of pressing issues, including foreign interference in elections, housing affordability, immigration and democratic resilience.
Meet the UBC Arts recipients of the 2025 Community-University Engagement Support Fund
This year’s projects focus on diverse community needs, from reimagining access to Indigenous heritage to advancing trauma-informed theatre, advocating for migrant worker rights, supporting immigrant well-being through music, and reshaping fashion’s future.
UBC Arts Research Excellence Clusters receive funding for 2025/26
A total of ten Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Arts researchers are being supported in 2025/26.
Dr. Sadia Shirazi appointed as new Canada Research Chair
Dr. Sadia Shirazi has been appointed as a new Canada Research Chair, recognizing their work in the history of South Asian art, architecture, and visual culture.
Helping others is good for our health. But how do we balance our own needs?
PhD candidate Julia Nakamura and Psychology professor Dr. Frances Chen discuss their research on the benefits and trade-offs of prosocial behavior, the impact they hope to have on public health guidelines, and their favourite ways to practice kindness.