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

76

Royal Society of Canada Fellows

26

active Canada Research chairs

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Professor Rashid Sumaila named a University Killam Professor

 
Dr. Rashid Sumaila, Professor in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, has been named a University Killam Professor — the highest honour UBC can confer on a faculty member.

UBC History professor Tina Loo named a University Killam Professor

 
Dr. Tina Loo, Professor in the Department of History, has been named a University Killam Professor — the highest honour UBC can confer on a faculty member

Professor Kristen Hopewell Awarded SSHRC Tier 2 CRC in Global Policy

 
Professor Kristen Hopewell has been awarded the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Global Policy in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, Faculty of Arts, University of British Columbia.
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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

Professor Daniel Justice appointed to the Order of Canada

January 15, 2021
Achievements, Faculty

Professor Rashid Sumaila named a University Killam Professor

January 14, 2021
Achievements, Faculty

UBC History professor Tina Loo named a University Killam Professor

January 14, 2021
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