Humanities

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Rising rents and housing shortages are changing how families live together.
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With critical conversations under attack, how can Canadian universities serve communities?
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Why do people who are eligible for public benefits not take advantage of them?
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Psychology and computer science students are advancing brain injury rehabilitation.
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For almost 250 years, the US never had an official language — until March 1, 2025.
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High net-worth investors aren’t only choosing stocks for financial reasons.
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Romance is in the air — and on the page.
Woman holds wildfire protest sign at Canada's Parliament Hill
With Trump undoing US climate policies, Canada’s climate commitments come into question.
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Celebrate Black voices and stories with these recommended reads from Black scholars at UBC.
Protestors holding signs and displaying Pride rainbows
DEI backlash reveals tensions in how people see themselves and their place in society.
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Lawyers will have to tackle significant opportunities and risks related to AI tools.
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Sexual inconsistency reflects the complex lived realities of human sexuality.
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Could backlash against diversity lead to learning, growth, and allyship?
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Happiness from spending varies significantly between high- and lower-income nations.
At demonstration, protestor holds sign in Spanish that says "­¡Justicia!"
Nations across the region are grappling with profound political challenges.
Donald and Melania Trump in a lobby
Trump is openly challenging the very idea of Canadian sovereignty.
President Donald Trump with Pete Hegseth speak into microphone
Research may explain why so many of Trump’s cabinet picks are accused of sexual abuse.
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What challenges do Indigenous people face when typing in their languages?
Girl in pink outfit wades through flood water in Haiti
Climate change impacts women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals most acutely.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during Question Period in Ottawa
Trudeau perpetuates narratives about Canada’s immigrant, education, and asylum systems.
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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.
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As the climate crisis accelerates, will today’s societies be able to adapt?
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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.
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Ensuring Indigenous data sovereignty is crucial to truth and reconciliation in Canada.
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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.