Humanities

A UBC expert unpacks what the hopeful vision of this Canadian-made series reveals and obscures.
A UBC Okanagan study explores how anger spreads online versus in person.
An Allard School of Law initiative seeks to protect the public and improve access to justice.
His speech described global realities with a candour rarely heard from a serving politician.
This three-time Jeopardy! champ made headlines for describing himself as a “stay-at-home son.”
Market shifts favouring oil supply from Venezuela would reverberate across Canada.
What draws us to creatures meant to terrify us?
The memorandum of understanding between Canada and Alberta is a high-stakes strategy.
You may have heard warnings that Canada is becoming as politically polarized as the US.
Four experts explored whether masculinity is collapsing or adapting in our changing world.
Belief in the paranormal is alive and well in Canada—though not as strong as you might think.
Yet they show higher sexual health literacy than other students.
Facial expressions and speech patterns linked to lying may not reveal the whole truth.
Jonathon Braun has always loved games.
A UBC professor asserts that all landscapes and design choices are political choices.
Experience campus through the stories of those behind the scenes who keep it running.
This UBC grad wants to be a positive role model for the next generation of queer youth.
US tariffs have sparked a surge in nationalist sentiment in Canada.
Age, education, and regional differences influence how people handle their credit.
With 137 new entries and a fresh design, UBC’s Dictionary of Canadianisms is better than ever.
One of the most unique and important texts will be analyzed and made widely available.
Eylul Kara champions community-led education and cross-cultural connection.
How Survivor Larry Loyie used writing to process experience, thrive, and educate others.
Reviving Indigenous languages may do more than preserve culture.
Alberta would get exactly—and only—what it can bargain for.
Brendan Liaw won three consecutive games, earning $59,398 in total winnings.

Despite the backsliding, public support for democracy remains strong.

It’s nothing new, says historian of media, and we can learn from the past.

And how a widening wealth gap is damaging democracy.

Autocrats can have dark personality traits and perform poorly. Why do people vote for them?

Even the most hostile political adversaries may have more in common than they think.

Dismantling it risks turning democracy into a gated community, say UBC experts.

A UBC Creative Writing professor uncovers his family’s hidden wartime history.
Rising rents and housing shortages are changing how families live together.
With critical conversations under attack, how can Canadian universities serve communities?
Why do people who are eligible for public benefits not take advantage of them?
Psychology and computer science students are advancing brain injury rehabilitation.
For almost 250 years, the US never had an official language — until March 1, 2025.
High net-worth investors aren’t only choosing stocks for financial reasons.
Romance is in the air—and on the page.