How multilinguist Dr. David Gramling’s visual disability became a gateway to their language learning
In a new editorial for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we spoke with Dr. David Gramling about their personal journey with a visual disability and how it became the gateway to his multilingual learning.
16 Arts scholars awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grants
The grants support the development of new research questions, as well as experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches and/or ideas.
New Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Arts
Four UBC Arts professors have been named Canada Research Chairs in recognition of excellence in their respective fields of study.
We surveyed Arts grads about life a decade after UBC. What did we learn?
1,260 Arts alumni participated in the 10+ year-out Arts alumni survey. We asked Associate Dean Laura Moss to share the biggest takeaways.
What’s your favourite untranslatable—and why does it matter?
Why are untranslatables – words or concepts that are difficult to render from one language to another – so meaningful? Multilinguist Dr. David Gramling explains why untranslatables are significant to diverse cultures.
Why we should care about Philippine politics: Q&A with Dr. Nora Angeles about the return of a Marcos presidency
When Dr. Leonora ( Nora) Angeles became a Canadian International Development Agency scholar at Queen’s University in 1989, she brought with her a deep interest in Philippine history and its economic relations with Canada. Propelled by the People Power Revolution of 1986 and its impacts, she continues to nurture her historical awareness and how it […]
Meet the new faculty in Arts 2022-23
The Faculty of Arts is welcoming several new faculty members this year. Get to know who they are, what they’re working on and why they’re excited to be at UBC.
Four Arts faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada
Four UBC Arts professors have been announced by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as new Fellows and as new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
Meet the new Associate Deans and Heads and Directors in Arts
The Faculty of Arts welcomes two new Associate Deans and eight new Heads and Directors.
Professor Emerita Eva-Marie Kröller Appointed to the Order of Canada
Dr. Kröller (English Language and Literatures) was appointed to the Order of Canada for her contributions to the appreciation of Canadian writing, and for her achievements as an educator.