🎉 Congratulations to @evanthompson.bsky.social and @kiransoma.bsky.social for being newly named Distinguished University Scholars, one of UBC’s highest honours for faculty excellence. 👏 @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca Discover more about their work and contributions ⬇️

"When stories are seen, they have the power to shift conversations and even the future." UBC Theatre & Film Associate Professor (and new Royal Society of Canada Member) @shannondwalsh.bsky.social shares the impact of her work as a filmmaker 🎥 Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/two-art...

Last week, we were delighted to welcome UBC President & Vice-Chancellor Benoit-Antoine Bacon @ubcprez.bsky.social to the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts for a showcase of the diverse and impactful research happening across the Faculty of Arts.

Our Arts faculty members made headlines across several outlets this past month, breaking down climate policy, political leadership, AI & tech impacts, and more 🌎⚡️ 📰 Check out the November 2025 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️

Nov 28, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Liu Institute: Mojan Farshchi will examine how the right to a healthy environment, rooted in international human rights and environmental law, can help fill protection gaps for climate and environmental migrants. 🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

How do hormones affect the brain and our behaviours, and what does that mean for Canadians? 🧠 Hear from @kiransoma.bsky.social, who was recently elected as a Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada. @psych.ubc.ca @src-rsc.bsky.social Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/two-art...

The rapid spread of AI raises growing climate justice concerns. Join professors @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @mysdick.bsky.social, @profwhw.bsky.social, and @profhvdv.bsky.social for a hybrid panel discussion, moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social. Register Now: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...

UBC’s Dr. Candace Galla has been appointed @unesco.org Co-Chair for Rights Education among Indigenous and Non-Dominant Language Communities—advancing global efforts in language rights, education, and revitalization. 🌎 💬 Read more about what this appointment means for Dr. Galla ⬇️

📣 CMS, in partnership with AMSSA, is excited to host the 3rd CMS–Sector Research Collaborations Day, themed: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. 📆 Nov 12 | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM 📍 Creekside Community Recreation Centre, Vancouver, BC Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...

From insights on AI to the politics of global governance, Arts faculty members helped inform stories across several major outlets with their expertise. 🤖🌐 📰 Check out the October 2025 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️ @ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @ubcpsych.bsky.social @ubcjournalism.bsky.social

From genAI to wearable health tech, are emerging technologies truly meeting people’s needs for better well-being? 🤖💭 @ubcpsych.bsky.social lecturer @jilldosso.bsky.social explores how people experience these tools and why user perspectives must guide their design. Read more ⬇️

Congratulations to Dr. Gaoheng Zhang for publishing two new monographs this October, each exploring cultural exchanges between Italy and China—from food to fashion. We invite you to attend his upcoming book talks. fhis.ubc.ca/news/gaoheng...

The Faculty of Arts has some new faces this year 👀 Meet some of the new profs, get to know their research and why they’re excited to be at UBC. ⬇️ www.arts.ubc.ca/news/meet-th... @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcpsych.bsky.social @ubcvse.bsky.social @asia.ubc.ca @ubc-cenes.bsky.social @ubcgeography.bsky.social

Join us on Oct 24 at @moaubc.bsky.social, as journalists, experts and storytellers explore the ways Indigenous narratives work to engage with what climate change means on Indigenous terms. Read more here: https://f.mtr.cool/teoofwhzrs @mediaindigena.bsky.social

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation remembers Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system—including those who didn’t return home—and reminds non-Indigenous people of the work still needed. Learn more about events & resources: irshdc.ubc.ca/orange-shirt...

From the politicization of science to the global popularity of Korean media, Arts faculty members made headlines across several major outlets these past two months. 🔬 📰 Check out the August-September 2025 roundup of Arts in the Media ➡️ www.arts.ubc.ca/news/arts-in...

How do we shift the conversation from reconciliation to reparations? Prof. Tricia Logan (SPPGA/CIS) shares insights from her project on facing colonial complicity in high education. Watch here: https://f.mtr.cool/myglwmcuiy

The Faculty of Arts is proud to share its Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, a forward-looking roadmap shaped by the voices of our community and reflecting our shared vision for the future of Arts. Explore the plan ➡️ www.arts.ubc.ca/about/strate...

Discover the latest research in French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Romance Studies at the FHIS Research Seminar! Enjoy engaging talks, discussion, and refreshments. View the full schedule and RSVP: fhis.ubc.ca/news/fhis-se...

The Indigenous Symbols and Signifiers Exhibition recently opened, with student artists joining us to mark the occasion. Experience works rooted in Indigenous heritage and resilience at the Hatch Art Gallery until Oct 9. More info: www.arts.ubc.ca/events/event...

Join #UBCForestry and @landfood.ubc.ca on September 30 at 1956 Main Mall as we unite for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day. Learn more: bit.ly/osd-2025 #UBC #OrangeShirtDay

The Atmospheric Apparitions mini-symposium on Sept 18-19 2025 is free and open to the public. We encourage you to visit the departmental Atmospheric Apparitions: Particle Pollutants – Dust, Ash, Smog and Smoke! exhibition July 21-Sept 26, 2025 Learn more: geog.ubc.ca/events/event...

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Kiran Soma (@ubcpsych.bsky.social) and Dr. Shannon Walsh (Dept. of Theatre & Film) for being named as a Royal Society of Canada Fellow and Member respectively. @src-rsc.bsky.social Read more about this prestigious recognition: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/two-art...

Welcome back, UBC Arts! 💜 Here’s to a fresh start, new opportunities, and everything the school year ahead has to offer. Let’s make it a great one! ✨