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
$34.6M

in annual research funding

81

Royal Society of Canada Fellows

28

active Canada Research chairs

Featured News

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Professor Emerita Eva-Marie Kröller Appointed to the Order of Canada

 
Dr. Kröller (English Language and Literatures) was appointed to the Order of Canada for her contributions to the appreciation of Canadian writing, and for her achievements as an educator.

Margaret Schabas awarded the 2022 Dean of Arts Award

 
Dr. Schabas received the annual Dean of Arts Award in recognition of her exceptional and sustained contributions to scholarship, her educational leadership, and her service to UBC and the academy.

New and renewed Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Arts

 
Four researchers in the Faculty of Arts have been named Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) in recognition of excellence in their respective fields of study.
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Research Centres

The Faculty of Arts is home to several world-class research centres, fostering collaboration between researchers within and across disciplines.
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Research Centres

The Faculty of Arts is home to several world-class research centres, fostering collaboration between researchers within and across disciplines.
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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).