Humanities

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during Question Period in Ottawa
Trudeau perpetuates narratives about Canada’s immigrant, education, and asylum systems.
Two male gladiators battle with swords in arena
Two UBC experts discuss how the real world of Roman gladiators compares with the movies.
Vice President Kamala Harris ascends stairs at vice president’s residence
Refusing to accept political defeat has dangerous consequences.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in front of US and Canadian flags
The US election could radically reshape both domestic and international landscapes.
Burnt remnants of house and landscape destroyed by wildfire
As the climate crisis accelerates, will today’s societies be able to adapt?
Building framework under construction
Housing will be a key issue for BC voters in the provincial election.
A robotic arm slips a ballot into a slot
Here's why we should be vigilant, but not fatalistic.
Kamala Harris shakes hands with Donald Trump
Of the two politicians on the stage in Philadelphia, Harris faced the steeper challenge.
A stylized image of a circuit board with the glowing outline of a padlock in the centre
Ensuring Indigenous data sovereignty is crucial to truth and reconciliation in Canada.
Two women and man eating from a plate with chopsticks
Food has the remarkable ability to bring people together and create a sense of connection.
Kamala Harris waves to crowd from podium in front of US flag
There’s a reason why many Black women have been the first in their positions.
A crowd of people wave Canadian flags
A UBC Okanagan professor shares early findings from her new study.
Collage of speakers' faces in TED Talk red
Meet five stellar researchers who will change how you think about nearly everything.
Donald Trump in front of U.S. flags and airplane
Anyone convicted of a crime is inadmissible to Canada, but Donald Trump may be an exception.
Canadian flag flies before Parliament building
Canadians are experiencing a worsening crisis of trust.
Woman looks into empty wallet, with papers and calculator on floor
A basic income could boost global gross domestic product (GDP) by about 130 per cent.
Circle of people in traditional Haida robes in front of building
An agreement between the Haida Nation and the BC government marks a first in Canada.
Asian woman holding a book stands in front of a building
Learning about past wrongs can help us better fight racism in the future.
Protesters holding signs in front of San Francisco city hall
Why do sexual assault perpetrators escape consequences while accusers face backlash?
Bison standing on grass
Canada is wasting scarce resources conserving species that are not endangered elsewhere.