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.
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.