Meet the new faces of Arts 2021-2022
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to welcome our new faculty members joining us during the 2021-2022 academic year. Get to know who they are, what they’re working on and why they’re excited to be at UBC.
Five Arts faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada
Five UBC Arts professors have been announced by the Royal Society of Canada as new Fellows and as new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
UBC welcomes Dr. Kamal Al-Solaylee as new Director of School of Journalism, Writing, and Media
The University of British Columbia welcomes Dr. Kamal Al-Solaylee as the new Director of the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (JWAM).Dr. Al-Solaylee will begin a five-year term as director on September 1, 2021. He is currently a professor at the Ryerson University School of Journalism, and worked at the Globe and Mail as an Editor for Report on Business, as well as a theatre critic.
The Faculty of Arts appoints new Associate Deans
The Faculty of Arts welcomes Dr. Siobhán McPhee as the new Associate Dean of Equity, Innovation and Strategy and Dr. Janice Stewart as the new Associate Dean of Faculty. Associate Dean, Equity, Innovation and Strategy Dr. Siobhán McPhee is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Geography. She has been extensively involved in […]
Summer Reads: New Books in the Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts members have penned books on topics ranging from the history of the raccoon, to transcultural experiences, and the role of Islam in the formation of the West. Below is a running list of recent faculty publications perfect for your summer reading list.
30 Arts faculty awarded SSHRC Funding Grants for social science and humanities research
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has announced that a total of 58 new projects led by UBC researchers have been awarded funding of $13 million. This funding — part of the Government of Canada’s investment of more than $635 million for research — is awarded through three programs: Partnership Grants, Partnership Development Grants, and Insight Grants.
Meet four Indigenous scholars leading innovative research in the Faculty of Arts
UBC Faculty of Arts is honoured to have numerous Indigenous scholars in our community who create diverse and engaging learning opportunities for our students. With June marking National Indigenous History Month, we honour and celebrate the achievements of our brilliant Indigenous scholars. We reached out to four Indigenous professors and students to learn more about […]
Making higher education more accessible: Six tips from Arts faculty and staff
UBC is a thriving community that includes different cultures and linguistic capabilities from all over the world. With this vast diversity, how can we create a more accessible environment and adapt to varying learning styles? Faculty and staff are the champions of ensuring that accessibility best practices are embedded across teaching and learning materials. “People […]