Religion in the Age of COVID-19
Sabina Magliocco, Chair of the UBC Program in the Study of Religion, talks about how religions around the world are grappling with the shutdown of centuries-old rites and rituals brought about by COVID-19.
2019-2020 Killam Teaching Prize Winners
The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.
When crises collide: COVID-19 and overdose in the Downtown Eastside
A Q&A with UBC sociologist Lindsey Richardson about how this outbreak is impacting the Downtown Eastside and what can be done to better support residents.
Around the World in Six Tones: Exploring the Global Phenomenon of Cantonese Music
Musicologist and 18th-century French opera expert Dr. Hedy Law goes back to her Hong Kong roots with an exciting new course — the first of its kind in North America
UBC health psychologists launch global research project to study the psychological impact of COVID-19
Dr. Anita DeLongis and Dr. Nancy Sin want to know how people are coping with the Coronavirus disease pandemic.
UBC Public Humanities Hub launches to help scholars share expertise on urgent societal issues
About 120 scholars, staff and community members gathered to celebrate the official launch of the UBC-V Public Humanities Hub and to explore new opportunities for knowledge exchange.
Sociologist Yue Qian receives federal funding to study COVID-19
Dr Qian, who is originally from Wuhan, is studying the human experiences and mental health consequences of quarantine.
Asian Studies professor explores how Hollywood’s portrayal of Muslims has shifted over past two decades
Dr. Thobani hopes her project brings new insights into how ‘entertainment’ intersects with politics to shape popular attitudes towards Muslims.