Diamond Foundation donates $1M to support Jewish studies at UBC
A $1 million donation from the Diamond Foundation to the University of British Columbia will expand Jewish studies programming in the classroom and beyond the UBC campus.
UBC launches professional computational linguistics degree to meet industry demand
The first students in the new Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics (MDS-CL) program started this term, during a time of overwhelming industry demand.
Ian Williams wins 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize for debut novel
Ian Williams, an assistant professor in UBC’s Creative Writing program, has been named the winner of the 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his debut novel “Reproduction”.
Sociologist studies the unwritten rules of riding the bus
In her new SSHRC-funded study: “The Public Bus as Urban Space” sociologist Amy Hanser is conducting an ethnography of bus riders to uncover how city dwellers interact with difference.
Emerging technologies open new doorways for young writers
Creative Writing instructor Jennifer Moss connects students to a diversity of digital storytelling work with project-based learning.
Can positive experiences buffer stress?
UBC’s Dr. Sin is conducting a three-year study to understand more about what kinds of positive experiences help people cope with stress and what impact this form of stress management has on long-term health outcomes.
Post-election commentary from UBC Arts scholars
UBC political scientists, economists and psychologists share their insights with media about what a minority government will mean for the climate, the economy and more.
Creative Writing faculty & alumnus finalists for Giller Prize
Three members of UBC’s Creative Writing program — Megan Gail Coles, Alix Ohlin, and Ian Williams — have been shortlisted for the 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
Big data project to investigate online abuse of candidates during federal election
UBC Arts researchers Heidi Tworek and Christopher Tenove are analyzing political chatter on social media during the upcoming election.