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

Featured News

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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.

UBC Public Humanities Hub launches to help scholars share expertise on urgent societal issues

 
About 120 scholars, staff and community members gathered to celebrate the official launch of the UBC-V Public Humanities Hub and to explore new opportunities for knowledge exchange.
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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, Spotlight

Professor Dana Claxton Awarded 2020 Scotiabank Photography Award

June 24, 2020
Dana Claxton
Achievements, Spotlight, Students

Recognizing Graduating Student Leaders in the Faculty of Arts

June 11, 2020
Achievements, Students

Daniela Gallegos receives 2020 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond award

May 27, 2020
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