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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Ian Williams, winner of 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize

Ian Williams wins 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize for debut novel

Ian Williams, an assistant professor in UBC’s Creative Writing program, has been named the winner of the 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his debut novel "Reproduction".

Can positive experiences buffer stress?

UBC's Dr. Sin is conducting a three-year study to understand more about what kinds of positive experiences help people cope with stress and what impact this form of stress management has on long-term health outcomes.

Visualizing Superdiversity in Vancouver

A new data-driven website co-created by UBC Geography professor Daniel Hiebert reveals surprising takeaways about the growing “superdiversity” of Metro Vancouver.

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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).

Research News

Faculty

Cultural memory and the Crimean War: A Q&A with Prof. Sima Godfrey

February 12, 2020

Faculty, Spotlight

What this year’s Oscar nominees say about our times: A Q&A with Film Studies professor Ernest Mathijs

February 7, 2020

Achievements

Five Arts professors receive UBC Faculty Research Awards

February 6, 2020

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