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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/

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

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 ⬇️

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!

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 ⬇️

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...

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

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...

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 ⬇️

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 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

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 ⬇️

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

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

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 ⬇️

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 ⬇️

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

📢 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...

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.

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 ⬇️

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

Thousands of students are graduating from UBC this spring—and behind each degree is a unique story. Meet six grads whose journeys reflect resilience, curiosity and impact. 🎓️ Read more ⤵️ news.ubc.ca/2026/05/ubc-...

Congrats to @ubccrwr.bsky.social's Sarah Leavitt, who recently attended the Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of Tangles, an animated film adaptation of her acclaimed graphic memoir. 🎞️📖 Read more about the impact of the film and the story at the heart of it ⬇️

This month, UBC Arts scholars gave their expertise on topics from Canadian political uncertainty to creative practice in music and the arts. 🎶 @ubcgeography.bsky.social @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @ubccrwr.bsky.social @ubcmusic.bsky.social @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social Read more ⬇️

Drs. Kristin Laurin, Toni Schmader, and Jonathan Ichikawa have been recognized with the 2026 Dean of Arts Mentorship Award, celebrating their commitment to shaping the next generation of scholars, researchers, and leaders. 👏 @psych.ubc.ca @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social Read more ⬇️

Congrats to six Arts faculty members and three Arts Graduate TAs for receiving the Killam Teaching Prize and Graduate Teaching Assistant Award! 👏 @drdavidking.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social @ubcenglish.bsky.social Learn more about the recipients ⬇️

Congrats to @ubccrwr.bsky.social alum Loghan Paylor for winning Canada Reads 2026 for their historical fiction novel, The Cure for Drowning. 📖 👏 Read more about why musician and writer Tegan Quin championed this story as "one book to build bridges." ⬇️

As global alliances shift and conflicts grow, what role should Canada play? 🌍🇨🇦 UBC experts break down what Canada’s position as a middle power means for democracy, the economy, migration, and global partnerships. @migration.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca Learn more ⬇️ alumni.ubc.ca/event/how-ca...

From geopolitical conflicts to Canada’s shifting immigration landscape to new research on AI, UBC Arts scholars were featured in several major outlets throughout the month. 🌍️🤖 📰 Check out the March 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️ www.arts.ubc.ca/news/arts-in...

Cultural knowledge can be lost faster than we realize 🌍 The Collaborative Digital Heritage Studio (CoDHerS) helps Indigenous and minoritized communities resist these changes in an ethical, digital, and collaborative way. @asia.ubc.ca @markturin.bsky.social Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/in-comm...

Thanks to the tremendous response, our final #LIND26 event with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Carlos Lozada has been moved to a larger venue! Get your tickets now and join us on Mar 26. More info: https://f.mtr.cool/efakdhvkpt

Expert-in-Residence Diamond Isinger unpacks what’s next for CUSMA and the future of North American trade. As the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement nears its 2026 review, this talk explores how shifting US politics are reshaping Canada’s trade landscape. RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/zcvtmmrfzh

Exciting news! @ubccrwr.bsky.social Director Annabel Lyon's novel, The Golden Mean, is set to be adapted into a new @netflix.com series written, directed, and executive produced by Jacob Tierney (coming off his recent success with Heated Rivalry). 🎬📺 Read more: www.cbc.ca/books/heated...

Nine Arts faculty members are recipients of the 2025 UBC Faculty Research Awards, recognizing outstanding research and scholarly achievement 👏 Learn more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/arts-fa... @sethabrutyn.bsky.social @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social @ubc-fhis.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @ubcenglish.bsky.social

How is Canada’s global “queer utopia” imagined – and unsettled – by borders and immigration policy? Using the Heated Rivalry show as a lens, this panel explores safety, belonging, and nationhood for refugees and newcomers. 🗓 March 6 | 12:00–1:15 PM | Online 🔗 Register now: shorturl.at/367pw

From energy policy to pop culture moments like Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Arts faculty members weighed in on a variety of topics this month. 🔋🏈🎤 📰 Check out the February 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️

Join us March 2 for the final CMS Speaker Series event with Dr. Margarita Mondaca (Umeå University): “Addressing Health Inequalities in Racialized and Socioeconomic Disadvantaged Areas in Sweden.” 🕚 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM 📍 IKBLC, Dodson Room (302) / Online 🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the shootings at Tumbler Ridge and extend our deepest sympathy to all those impacted. This is a truly horrific event and our hearts are with the people of Tumbler Ridge and all British Columbians.

For over half a century, Black Studies has shaped how we understand history, power, and the modern world. ⚖️ 🌍 Three UBC Arts faculty members reflect on the importance of this work and how the field continues to influence their scholarship today. Read more ⬇️

Will you come to this Q&A? Don't go elsewhere. Come to UBC News. We'll have so much fun (unpacking Canadian soft power). It's so private. No one will know (except Google Analytics and your joy-filled heart). UBC prof Dr. JP Catungal unpacks the hit Cancon show #HeatedRivalry

From the psychology behind unfinished tasks to geopolitical shifts and developments, Arts faculty members provided expert insights on several stories across major outlets throughout the month. 🧠 🌎️ 📰 Check out the January 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️ www.arts.ubc.ca/news/arts-in...