UBC Political Scientist explains modern Russia, the cult of Putin and kompromat
Lisa Sundstrom, associate professor of political science, discusses President Vladimir Putin’s motivations, Russian sentiment and the history of kompromat (Russian for “compromising material”).
Using augmented reality to enhance learning
In collaboration with students, Geography professor Siobhán McPhee developed an augmented reality app to create an urban history tour of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown and Downtown Eastside neighbourhoods.
Bringing Big Data to Religious History
A new database spearheaded by Asian Studies professor Edward Slingerland aims to help governments make better laws, and academics deal with information overload.
New university-wide course explores the power of language
Psychologist Janet Werker and anthropologist Mark Turin have both dedicated their lives to studying how language works. This fall, they are launching the first university-wide course in language sciences.
Arts Insights on Happiness
How can you lead a happier and more meaningful life? We asked professors from Psychology, Film Studies, Economics, Theatre, and Philosophy to share insights from their field.
Faces of Research
Among the world-class faculty contributing to UBC’s stature as a leading research university, are 24 Canada Research Chairs whose research in the humanities and social sciences is shaping a new era in the Faculty of Arts.
ASA Student Spotlight: Memegwans Johnson-Owl
Memegwans Johnson-Owl is from Anishnaabe-kwe from Sagamok Anishnawbek and Cree from Montreal Lake First Nation, and grew up in Regina Saskatchewan. She is currently working on a Bachelor of Arts majoring in First Nation Indigenous Studies with a minor in Political Science. Last summer you worked with the Alberta’s Future Leaders Program (AFL), can you tell […]
UBC sociologist responds to the overdose crisis
Sociology Professor Lindsey Richardson has received a $1.2 million grant to address the health impacts of socioeconomic marginalization among people who use illicit drugs.
Planning Canada’s Biggest Conference: An interview with Laura Moss
We speak to Prof. Laura Moss, Academic Convenor for Congress 2019, about how she’s planning Canada’s largest academic gathering, and how UBC scholars can receive funding to participate.
What to know before running for office
UBC Professor Maxwell Cameron, director of the annual Institute for Future Legislators, discusses the knowledge and skills it takes to be a politician in this Q&A.