Arts in the Media: May 2025
UBC Arts faculty shared their insights in the media on timely topics, from Canada’s climate policy challenges and global trade tensions, to the growing influence of tech billionaires in far-right movements.
Arts in the Media: April 2025
This April, Arts faculty shared their expertise with the media on a variety of pressing issues, including foreign interference in elections, housing affordability, immigration and democratic resilience.
Arts in the Media: March 2025
This March, Arts faculty shared their expertise with the media on a variety of pressing issues, including U.S. tariffs, B.C. politics, nuclear energy, and trade relations.
Arts in the Media: February 2025
This February, Arts faculty spoke to media about a wide range of issues, from UBC research on the dangers of space debris, to the rise of Canadian patriotism and the threat of U.S. tariffs.
Arts in the Media: January 2025
This January, Arts faculty shared commentary on various topics and breaking news, from discussions about the state of Canadian and U.S. politics to the media’s representation of trans characters, and more.
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 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 […]
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.
Arts in the Media: September 2024
This month, Arts faculty members are sharing their expertise on a wide array of pressing issues, from political shifts in Canada and the U.S. to the global rise of far-right movements, nuclear energy debates, and even insights on human-animal intelligence.
Arts in the Media: August 2024
Our Arts faculty members are sharing their knowledge and expertise on a wide range of topics, including spontaneity, Vancouver politics, and the decline of the online dating industry.