Four Arts researchers received new or renewed Canada Research Chair appointments, recognizing their contributions to research across sexual health, Indigenous scholarship, substance use and ocean sustainability. @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcenglish.bsky.social Read more about their research ⬇️

New and renewed Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Arts - Faculty of Arts

Four Arts researchers have been named new or renewed Canada Research Chairs, recognizing their contributions to research across sexual health, Indigenous scholarship, substance use, and ocean sustaina...

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Former leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, Pita Limjaroenrat, brings expertise from political leadership to roles of Adjunct Prof with SPPGA and Co-Director of IAR’s Centre for Southeast Asia Research. More: https://sppga.ubc.ca/news/thai-political-leader-pita-limjaroenrat-joins-sppga-and-iar/

Last week, Ancestral Waters, a new mural by Musqueam artist and third-year Visual Art student Summer Cannell, was unveiled at the main entrance to Buchanan A on Main Mall. Ancestral Waters is both an artwork and an invitation to think about the place we are in and the relationships that shape it.

From B.C. politics to how we understand shame, UBC Arts faculty members shared their insights with several media outlets this month. Check out the September 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️ @asia.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @moaubc.bsky.social @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social

Arts in the Media: September 2026 - Faculty of Arts

UBC Arts faculty and programs were featured in The New Yorker, CTV News, The Conversation, CBC, and other outlets, sharing expertise on B.C. politics, Indigenous education, AI and democracy, culture, ...

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Congratulations to Drs. Silvia Bartolic (UBC Social Work), Tamara Myers (UBC History), and Moberley Luger (First-Year and Interdisciplinary Programs) on their appointments as new Heads and Directors 👏 💜 Read more ⬇️

Meet the new Heads and Directors in the Faculty of Arts - Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Heads and Directors. Dr. Silvia Bartolic Interim Director, School of Social Work Dr. Bartolic is a Professor of Teaching in the ...

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Congratulations to @ccj-ubc.bsky.social Co-Director and @ubcgeography.bsky.social Associate Professor @naomiaklein.bsky.social for being named a 2026 @caseygrants.bsky.social Freedom Scholar!

Marguerite Casey Foundation Freedom Scholars

MCF names Naomi Klein, Veena Dubal, and Durba Mitra, whose work includes climate justice, taking on corporate power, collective justice through the lens of gender and sexuality, and labor rights amid…

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It was great to host UBC’s Vice-President Research and Innovation Peter Zandstra and showcase the research and scholarship taking place across the social sciences, humanities, and creative and performing arts. Read more about the VPRI Listening and Learning Tour: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/faculty...

“In the face of division and the growing threat of authoritarianism, I want Canadians to reflect on how we can all become better citizens." Read the Q&A with @maxcameron.bsky.social on his new book 'Divided We Fall' out Sept 8 https://sppga.ubc.ca/news/divided-we-fall/

Congratluations to Drs. Stan Floresco (@psych.ubc.ca) and David Metzer (@ubcmusic.bsky.social) for being named as Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada 👏 @src-rsc.bsky.social Learn more about both Dr. Floresco and Dr. Metzer and this achievement ⬇️

Two Arts faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada - Faculty of Arts

Two Arts faculty members, Dr. Stanley Floresco and Dr. David Metzer, have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada.

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Welcome back, UBC Arts! 💜✨ We cheered, explored, connected and welcomed new faces across campus, from the Pep Rally and Campus Life Expo to the Arts Faculty Welcome. Now the real adventure begins. Here’s to new experiences, new connections and all the moments that will make this year yours 💜

What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? On Sept 16, @dunnhappylab.bsky.social & @jiayingzhao.bsky.social will discuss their groundbreaking book 'Leave the Lights On: How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species.' More: alumni.ubc.ca/event/findin...

Finding Joy in Fighting Climate Change - alumni UBC

What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? As part of UBC Homecoming, UBC Psychology professors Dr. Elizabeth Dunn and Dr. Jiaying Zhao discuss their groundbreaking book L...

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UBC Arts faculty members shared expertise on many topics this month, from Canada-U.S. trade to the link between creativity and intoxication 🍷🧠 Check out the August 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️ @asia.ubc.ca @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social

Arts in the Media: August 2026 - Faculty of Arts

UBC Arts faculty were featured in outlets including CBC, The Globe and Mail, and The Vancouver Sun, sharing expertise on B.C. politics, trade, climate action, online safety, and more.

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Political communication scholar Daniel Kreiss has been appointed an Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada at #UBC’s School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. The Chair position marks an $8m federal investment in the future of democratic journalism over eight years. jwam.ubc.ca/news/renowne...

Renowned democracy scholar Daniel Kreiss joins UBC JWAM as research chair - School of Journalism, Writing, and Media

Daniel Kreiss will lead research into how journalism, digital platforms and new technologies shape democratic life.

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Join the FREE workshops during our Creative Writing Taster Month this September and experience firsthand the course material from our Fall 2026 continuing education courses! 🔗 Click link to sign up. linktr.ee/crwr.comms?u...

Dr. Marysa Laguë leads the Computational Climate research group and studies how changes in the land surface impact local and global climate 🌎🌦️ @ubcgeography.bsky.social Learn more about Dr. Laguë's research and how UBC's advanced research computing supports scholars ⬇️

Dr. Marysa Laguë: Impossible Earth — Understanding the Future of Our Changing Planet

How Dr. Marysa Laguë uses UBC ARC Sockeye for her research

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Earlier this year, the UBC Nepali Language team launched the first open-access textbook of its kind, expanding opportunities for Nepali language learning and engagement. Learn more about the careful work that made this project possible ⬇️ @sppga.ubc.ca @asia.ubc.ca @markturin.bsky.social

UBC launches the first free open-access Nepali textbook - Faculty of Arts

Arts scholars, students, and staff have developed Introduction to the Nepali Language, the first free open-access textbook of its kind, expanding access to Nepali language learning in BC and around th...

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UBC Ancient Mediterranean & Near Eastern Studies professor Dr. Toph Marshall breaks down the parts of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" that stood out to him, and how we engage with Homer's original poem even after all this time.⁠

From politics at home and abroad to the science of happiness, UBC Arts faculty shared unique insights with the media this month 📰 Check out the July 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️ @ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @asia.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social

Arts in the Media: July 2026 - Faculty of Arts

UBC Arts faculty were featured in media stories exploring topics ranging from The Odyssey and the history of pepper to AI, B.C. politics, and the science of happiness.

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Congrats to all the Faculty of Arts researchers who received funding from @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca's Insight, Insight Development, and Partnership Development Grants! 👏 Read more about each of these research projects, spanning topics from AI to sustainability to social change ⬇️

UBC Arts researchers awarded SSHRC funding to advance social, cultural, and economic research - Faculty of Arts

UBC Faculty of Arts researchers are advancing 58 projects supported through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)’s Insight, Insight Development, and Partnership Development Gran...

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Congrats to the UBC Arts researchers who received funding through the 2026 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants and Discovery Launch Supplement program! 👏 Learn more about the recipients ⬇️ @psych.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social

UBC Arts researchers recognized for excellence with 2026 NSERC Discovery Grants - Faculty of Arts

Six UBC Arts researchers received funding through the 2026 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants and Discovery Launch Supplement program. This grant supp...

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From a 300-year linguistic cover-up in Austria to exploring internet memes, discover new books by Arts faculty for your summer reading list 📚☀️ @ubc-cenes.bsky.social @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcenglish.bsky.social @ubccrwr.bsky.social @ubcgeography.bsky.social @ubc-fhis.bsky.social @ubcmusic.bsky.social

New books by Arts faculty for your 2026 reading list - Faculty of Arts

UBC Arts scholars have published books this year covering a fascinating range of topics — from a 300-year linguistic cover-up in Austria to a rescue dog, the cognitive science of internet memes, and a...

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UBC Arts scholars gave their expertise to the media on several topics this month, from climate and energy policy to online safety regulation 🌎💻 @ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social Check out the June 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️

Arts in the Media: June 2026 - Faculty of Arts

This month, UBC Arts faculty were featured in CBC, Global News, The Conversation, and the South China Morning Post, contributing expertise on Canadian politics, climate and energy policy, and AI and o...

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The World Cup is here in Vancouver, but how does someone go from sports spectator to fan? ⚽ 📣 Three UBC Arts researchers break down the forces behind fandom and the emotions that come with being a supporter. @psych.ubc.ca Read more ⬇️

It's just a game — so why do we care so much? - Faculty of Arts

With the World Cup in Vancouver, UBC Arts experts unpack why sports fandom feels so personal and what it reveals about identity and belonging.

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Join MAP BC and CMS for #WorldRefugeeDay2026. This year’s event examines the impact of Bill C‑12 on asylum seekers: their rights, access to essential services, and sense of belonging in Canada. 📆 June 22 | 12:00 - 3:30 PM 📍 312 Main St, Vancouver, BC 🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

Climate change is often seen as a scientific problem, but many key obstacles are human behaviours 🌎💭 Four UBC Arts PhD students are approaching climate solutions from this perspective and their research is helping build a more sustainable future 🌱✨ Read more ⬇️ @ubcenglish.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca

Meet four UBC Arts PhD students advancing climate solutions - Faculty of Arts

The climate crisis is often framed as a technological challenge. But solving it will also require changes in human behaviour, political institutions, and our relationship with the natural world. Meet ...

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📢 One week left to apply for the 2026-27 Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies! Build research skills, explore career opportunities beyond academia, and join a cross-disciplinary community. Open to all UBC Vancouver grad students. 🔗 Apply by June 15: migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...

Last week we celebrated Arts faculty members making an impact with their excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and creative practice. Congratulations to this year's Dean's Award honourees! 👏 Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/celebra...

Celebrating Excellence: Dean’s Award Reception - Faculty of Arts

On May 26, 2026, the Faculty of Arts gathered for the annual Dean's Awards Recognition Reception, celebrating faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and creative ...

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UBC is offering a new Certificate in French Translation, which is open to all undergraduate students at UBC. Develop the professional skills to translate between French and English, navigate cultural nuance, and think ethically and critically about translation choices. Applications are now open.

Certificate in French Translation - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies

This undergraduate certificate provides foundational skills and knowledge, both in theory and practice, in the field of translation. It will enhance linguistic and cultural proficiency in French. Over...

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From climate and energy policy to language and accent bias, UBC Arts scholars offered their expertise to inform many media stories in May. 🌱🗣️ @ubc-cenes.bsky.social @ubcenglish.bsky.social @ubc-fhis.bsky.social @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social Read more ⬇️

Arts in the Media: May 2026 - Faculty of Arts

This May, UBC Arts faculty were featured in outlets including CBC, The Globe and Mail, and The Conversation, sharing expertise on climate and energy policy, AI and digital sovereignty, political affai...

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Some faculty and staff have been experiencing issues on their UBC-managed Windows devices. Read more about the issue and the proposed solutions: status.it.ubc.ca

UBC IT Status

Welcome to UBC's home for real-time and historical data on system performance.

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