Prepare for Teacher Education with the new Minor in English
Regardless of your major, if you’re interested in teacher education or teaching abroad, having English as a primary or second teachable area can add substantial value to your career. As of Winter Term 2022, the UBC Department of English Language & Literatures will offer a new Minor in English: Teacher Education Preparation, which is open […]
New 2022 courses in the Faculty of Arts
Registration starts next week for the 2022/23 Winter Session! From classes tackling the climate emergency, to an introduction to youth activism and food systems, explore our list of over 15 new courses being offered for the first time ever in the Faculty of Arts.
Q&A with Gage Averill on the insights he gained as Dean, his pandemic playlist, and what comes next
After 12 years as Dean of Arts, Gage Averill has stepped down. In our Q&A, he shared his fondest memories as Dean, the biggest challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and what he’s looking forward to next.
Meet four Black scholars leading innovative research in the Faculty of Arts
With February marking Black History Month, we asked four Black scholars from across the Faculty of Arts to talk about their inspiring research, the importance of Black storytelling and world-building, and their advice for aspiring scholars.
Q&A with Dr. Alifa Bandali on anti-Muslim hate
Anti-Muslim hate is an everyday reality for Muslim communities in Canada and across the globe. Statistics Canada data on hate crimes between 2009 to 2020 shows a steady increase of anti-Muslim incidents across Canada. In 2017, the shooting at the Islamic Cultural Centre further increased the spike by 150% compared to the previous year according […]
Meet four Indigenous scholars leading innovative research in the Faculty of Arts
UBC Faculty of Arts is honoured to have numerous Indigenous scholars in our community who create diverse and engaging learning opportunities for our students. With June marking National Indigenous History Month, we honour and celebrate the achievements of our brilliant Indigenous scholars. We reached out to four Indigenous professors and students to learn more about […]
Making higher education more accessible: Six tips from Arts faculty and staff
UBC is a thriving community that includes different cultures and linguistic capabilities from all over the world. With this vast diversity, how can we create a more accessible environment and adapt to varying learning styles? Faculty and staff are the champions of ensuring that accessibility best practices are embedded across teaching and learning materials. “People […]
Through our eyes, with our voices: How Arts faculty are creating space to heal and be proud of their Asian identities (Part II)
Hear from Arts faculty members about the impact of anti-Asian racism and how they are making the learning space a transformative one.
How changing income assistance payment schedules impact drug use and related harm
A study published in The Lancet Public Health examines how we can use our income assistance systems to address drug use and drug-related harm.
Professor Sheryl Lightfoot Appointed United Nations Representative on Rights of Indigenous Peoples
On March 23, 2021, at the conclusion of its 46th session in Geneva, the United Nations Human Rights Council appointed Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot as the North American member on the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP).