Humanities
UBC researchers are investigating and advocating for better housing outcomes across the country
Attacks on Indigenous rights are part of an international trend known as recolonization.
Fewer than 50 fluent speakers of this critically endangered language remain.
UBCO research reveals how Facebook’s news ban impacted wildfire-affected communities.
Why do sporting outcomes feel so personal to those watching from the stands?
Author Loghan Paylor believes books have the power to build bridges.
The US–Israeli war on Iran means higher fuel prices and greater economic uncertainty.
Annabel Lyon’s The Golden Mean, about Aristotle and Alexander the Great, heads to screen.
Why was Carney able to say what others would not, or could not, on such a high-profile stage?
The Epstein files provide a rare window into the private dealings of the global elite.
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.
It’s nothing new, says historian of media, and we can learn from the past.
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.
With Trump undoing US climate policies, Canada’s climate commitments come into question.
Celebrate Black voices and stories with these recommended reads from Black scholars at UBC.
DEI backlash reveals tensions in how people see themselves and their place in society.
Lawyers will have to tackle significant opportunities and risks related to AI tools.
Sexual inconsistency reflects the complex lived realities of human sexuality.
Could backlash against diversity lead to learning, growth, and allyship?
Happiness from spending varies significantly between high- and lower-income nations.
Nations across the region are grappling with profound political challenges.
Trump is openly challenging the very idea of Canadian sovereignty.
Research may explain why so many of Trump’s cabinet picks are accused of sexual abuse.
What challenges do Indigenous people face when typing in their languages?
Climate change impacts women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals most acutely.
Trudeau perpetuates narratives about Canada’s immigrant, education, and asylum systems.
Two UBC experts discuss how the real world of Roman gladiators compares with the movies.
Refusing to accept political defeat has dangerous consequences.
The US election could radically reshape both domestic and international landscapes.
As the climate crisis accelerates, will today’s societies be able to adapt?
Housing will be a key issue for BC voters in the provincial election.
Here's why we should be vigilant, but not fatalistic.
Of the two politicians on the stage in Philadelphia, Harris faced the steeper challenge.
Ensuring Indigenous data sovereignty is crucial to truth and reconciliation in Canada.
Food has the remarkable ability to bring people together and create a sense of connection.
There’s a reason why many Black women have been the first in their positions.
A UBC Okanagan professor shares early findings from her new study.
Meet five stellar researchers who will change how you think about nearly everything.
Anyone convicted of a crime is inadmissible to Canada, but Donald Trump may be an exception.
Canadians are experiencing a worsening crisis of trust.
A basic income could boost global gross domestic product (GDP) by about 130 per cent.
An agreement between the Haida Nation and the BC government marks a first in Canada.
Learning about past wrongs can help us better fight racism in the future.
Why do sexual assault perpetrators escape consequences while accusers face backlash?
Canada is wasting scarce resources conserving species that are not endangered elsewhere.
Canadian higher education is deeply dependent on international student tuition.
Narratives often blame the housing affordability crisis on foreign home ownership.
One underappreciated impact of global heating is its influence on language itself.
A first-of-its-kind study that links aversion to AI art with speciesism and anthropocentrism.
UBC’s School of Architecture + Landscape Architecture (SALA) co-leads exhibit highlighting
Recent events have marked a powerful inflection point in Canadian journalism.
Nsyilxcn Language Fluency students embraced the opportunity of a lifetime.
Rather than fearing AI, some UBC professors integrating it into their courses.
