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.
The rhetorics of anti-racism: A Q&A with Prof. Louis Maraj
We spoke to Louis Maraj about the key ideas in his new book, Black or Right: Anti/Racist Rhetorics on Campus and why he wrote it.
Arts Insights on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
We spoke to experts in the Department of Political Science and the Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies to gain insight into the Russia-Ukraine war.
Six types of linguaphobia and why you don’t need them
Being aware of linguaphobia and being open to language learning can help combat various forms of oppression, while also renewing our ability to find pleasure, humanity, and meaning in all languages around us.
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 […]
New and Renewed Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Arts
Six researchers in the Faculty of Arts have been named Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) in recognition of excellence in their respective fields of study.
16 Arts faculty awarded SSHRC Grants
The Faculty of Arts is proud to announce that 16 Arts faculty members have received funding as part of the Insight Development Grants and Partnership Engage Grants competitions offered by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Bringing Canada’s leading writers into the classroom
A newly designed seminar in the Canadian Studies program will give students an opportunity to meet and engage in discussion with some of the country’s most prominent writers.
UBC Appoints Dr. Susan Rowley as Director of Museum of Anthropology
The University of British Columbia has appointed Dr. Susan Rowley to a three-year term as Director of MOA. Dr. Rowley has served as Acting Director since July 1, 2021, when Dr. Anthony Shelton completed his third term as Director.