Faculty

17 Arts scholars awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grants

17 Arts scholars awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grants

A total of 17 projects led by UBC Arts researchers were awarded funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)’s 2023 Insight Development Grants competition.

Announcing the 2023/24 Dean of Arts Faculty Research Award Recipients

Announcing the 2023/24 Dean of Arts Faculty Research Award Recipients

Six Arts professors were recently selected as recipients of the 2023/24 Dean of Arts Faculty Research award.

Two newly appointed Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Arts

Two newly appointed Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Arts

Anthropologist Dr. Kristen Barnett and Dramaturge Lindsay Lachance from the Faculty of Arts have been named Canada Research Chairs in recognition of excellence in their respective fields of study. The Canada Research Chairs Program enables Canadian universities to achieve the highest levels of research excellence and become world-class research centres. Chairholders improve our depth of […]

Two organizations receive PRE funding to partner with Arts faculty on community engagement projects

Two organizations receive PRE funding to partner with Arts faculty on community engagement projects

Two community-university projects being co-led by Faculty of Arts members have been funded by the W2023 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund.

Arts in the Media: March 2024

Arts in the Media: March 2024

Our Arts faculty members are experts in their fields and have been sharing their knowledge on a diverse range of topics, from the age of U.S. presidents and Canadian Prime Ministers, studies on happiness, and the emerging Chinese trend of companionship economy. Stay tuned for more fascinating discussions from our brilliant faculty members! Department of […]

Beyond words: Learning Swahili as a path to global understanding

Beyond words: Learning Swahili as a path to global understanding

This Spring, Arts Multilingual Week returns to celebrate multilingualism through a series of events, performances, and showcases featuring students, scholars, and community members. Following its successful run of events in October 2022, Arts Multilingual Week makes a comeback with its most anticipated events and more!

Solidarities Around the World: A Black History Month Q&A with Dr. Crystal Lynn Webster

Solidarities Around the World: A Black History Month Q&A with Dr. Crystal Lynn Webster

Associate Professor and UBC History faculty Dr. Crystal Lynn Webster studies the histories of childhood and youth, African American history, and carceral studies. In this Black History Month Q&A, Dr. Webster reminds us that Black excellence has always been deeply rooted in the history of Black activism, liberation, and solidarities around the world.

Let’s talk about Multilingual Week 2024

Let’s talk about Multilingual Week 2024

This Spring, Arts Multilingual Week returns to celebrate multilingualism through a series of events, performances, and showcases featuring students, scholars, and community members. Following its successful run of events in October 2022, Arts Multilingual Week makes a comeback with its most anticipated events and more!

The Evolution of Black Women’s Voice: From Blues to Beyoncé

The Evolution of Black Women’s Voice: From Blues to Beyoncé

When examining the politics of Black women, it’s essential to consider their resistance against the various systems of oppression. We had the privilege to interview Dr. Alexis McGee to enhance our understanding of Black women’s ongoing resistance across different media and the support UBC Community can provide to this effort.

Three Arts faculty receive Dean of Arts Educational Leadership and Innovation Award

Three Arts faculty receive Dean of Arts Educational Leadership and Innovation Award

Arts faculty members Dr. Hessam Dehghani, Dr. Bronwen Tate and Dr. John Vigna have received the Dean of Arts Educational Leadership (EL) and Innovation Award.