Arts in the Media: December 2024
This December, Arts faculty provided expert commentary on a wide range of pressing issues, from global politics and historical events between Canada and the U.S. to social behaviours and economic trends. Department of Anthropology Why is it so hard to type in Indigenous languages? Associate Professor Dr. Mark Turin co-authored an article about Indigenous languages […]
Arts recipients of the 2024 Peter Wall Legacy Awards
Dr. Kathryn Harrison (Professor, Political Science), Dr. Todd Handy (Professor, Psychology) and Jay Hilsden (MA student, Anthropology) are among the inaugural recipients of the Peter Wall Legacy Awards.
Arts in the Media: November 2024
This November, Arts faculty spoke to media about the U.S. election, COP29, and strategies for addressing Seasonal Affective Disorder. Faculty also commented on the legacy of Emperor Nero, the evolution of Taiwanese identity, and the impact of child sacrifices in ancient Mexico. Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies Why gladiators were the influencers […]
Indigenous-led solutions to health crises: UBC Research Cluster tackles pandemic inequities
UBC sociologist Dr. Kimberly Huyser recently launched a new research cluster focused on centering Indigenous-led solutions in public health crises.
New and renewed Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Arts
Dr. Neda Maghbouleh has been appointed as a new Canada Research Chair and Dr. Nadja Kunz has been reappointed as a Research Chair, both in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields of research. The Canada Research Chairs Program elevates Canadian universities to world-class research centers by fostering research excellence and training the […]
How the US elections will shape Canadian politics
Political Science Professor Dr. Terri Givens shares insights about how politicians in both the US and Canada are engaging in “culture wars” to define their differences.
Meet the Arts recipients of the Summer 2024 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
Four community-university projects co-led by Arts faculty and staff have received funding from the Summer 2024 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund (PRE Fund).
LangSci Meets AI Series: Dr. Ron Darvin on Generative AI and Learning
The new LanSci Meets AI series starts with exploring how GenAI is reshaping digital literacy for multilingual youth in Canada, highlighting its potential and challenges for equitable learning.
Arts in the Media: October 2024
This October, Arts faculty members tackle key issues from B.C.’s election and the carbon tax debate to housing costs and gig work. Insights also span pet happiness and the hidden impact of digital technology.
Meet the Faculty of Arts PhD students decolonizing the future of digital humanities across disciplines
Learn how a group of PhD students across the Faculty of Arts came together to work through a common challenge in the field of digital text encoding: the lack of a diverse and inclusive framework in TEI-XML.