When a book disappears, it turns up here
A fully searchable banned book database co-created by CENES instructor Florian Gassner includes 125,000 titles.
Beyond gaming: augmented reality app teaches empathy
UBC geography instructor Siobhán McPhee uses interactive and immersive technology to teach students about the Syrian Civil War.
Congress Researcher of the Day: Dana Claxton
Dana Claxton is an internationally celebrated multidisciplinary artist who investigates ideas about Indigenous identity, beauty, and gender in her image making.
Congress Researcher of the Day: Daisy Rosenblum
A linguistic anthropologist specializing in language reclamation, Rosenblum is the co-creator of a sound installation entitled “Listening to the Land” – on display at Congress 2019.
Congress Researcher of the Day: Tom Scholte
As the director of Conflict Theatre at UBC, Scholte uses the tools of forum theatre to help participants approach workplace conflict. He is offering a conflict theatre workshop at Congress 2019.
Congress Researcher of the Day: Minelle Mahtani
Mahtani will be asking questions about voice, storytelling, marginalization and equity through four open events at Congress 2019.
10 events not to miss at Congress 2019
From soundscapes and visual art to literary readings and musical performances, there are plenty of free performances and exhibitions to attend during Congress 2019 from June 1-7.
Congress 2019 offers an overflowing menu of art and dialogue
The annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences — hosted at UBC June 1-7 — is just around the corner. We catch up with Academic Convenor Laura Moss to find out what’s in store.
Beyond the Bard
A recent partnership between Bard on the Beach and Arts researchers makes an obscure play written in the 1500s relevant in present-day Vancouver.
Meet Dr. T. Patrick Carrabré, UBC School of Music’s new director
An internationally renowned composer, teacher, and media personality, Dr. Carrabré will assume the role starting July 1st, 2019.