Research

UBC Arts is internationally renowned for research in the social sciences, humanities, and creative and performing arts.

We bring together the best of quantitative research, humanistic inquiry, and artistic expression under one umbrella. Most of our departments rank in the top two in Canada and many are among the top 20 in the world.

Research highlights

$28.3M

in annual research funding

Royal Society of Canada Fellows

active Canada Research chairs

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Q&A with Dr. Liisa Galea on the mental health of new moms

Eighty percent of people experience postpartum blues—and ten to fifteen percent of people will experience severe mental health consequences during the perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum), says Dr. Liisa Galea, a neuroscientist and professor in UBC’s department of psychology.

COVID-19 and Climate Change: A Q&A with Geographer Seth Wynes

Climate change researcher Seth Wynes talks about what COVID-19 means for climate change, and how governments should consider climate goals as they rebuild their economies.

UBC health psychologists launch global research project to study the psychological impact of COVID-19

Dr. Anita DeLongis and Dr. Nancy Sin want to know how people are coping with the Coronavirus disease pandemic.

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Research Grant Recipients

UBC Arts researchers have received numerous fellowships, awards, and grants for their impactful research contributions.

Journals

UBC Arts supports peer-reviewed scholarly journals, including B.C. Studies, Canadian Literature, and Pacific Affairs.

Research Resources

For research grant application details, deadlines, and resources, UBC Arts researchers can visit Arts Internal Resources (AIR).

Achievements

Achievements, Faculty

Religion in the Age of COVID-19

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