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Across B.C., frontline workers are facing intense, life-altering situations, often without formal training to respond safely.
The UBC School of Social Work has launched a Mental Health and Substance Use Micro-certificate to help close this gap amid mental health and toxic drug crises. Read more ⬇️
The UBC School of Social Work has launched a Mental Health and Substance Use Micro-certificate to help close this gap amid mental health and toxic drug crises. Read more ⬇️
UBC launches new training to help frontline workers respond to mental health and substance use crises - Faculty of Arts
The UBC School of Social Work has introduced a new Mental Health and Substance Use Micro-certificate to equip frontline workers with skills to respond safely and compassionately to crises, addressing…
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December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Across B.C., frontline workers are facing intense, life-altering situations, often without formal training to respond safely.
The UBC School of Social Work has launched a Mental Health and Substance Use Micro-certificate to help close this gap amid mental health and toxic drug crises. Read more ⬇️
The UBC School of Social Work has launched a Mental Health and Substance Use Micro-certificate to help close this gap amid mental health and toxic drug crises. Read more ⬇️
#AI is raising urgent questions for educators, who are balancing its impacts on literacy and learning in an increasingly competitive academic landscape.
We spoke with UBC alumna Saskia Tholen (MA'25) about this tension, and the broader role of higher education amidst the rise of AI. 🤖🎓 Read more ⬇️
We spoke with UBC alumna Saskia Tholen (MA'25) about this tension, and the broader role of higher education amidst the rise of AI. 🤖🎓 Read more ⬇️
The role of university education in the age of AI - Faculty of Arts
UBC Political Science alumna (MA '25) Saskia Tholen discusses the role of university education in the age of AI.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#AI is raising urgent questions for educators, who are balancing its impacts on literacy and learning in an increasingly competitive academic landscape.
We spoke with UBC alumna Saskia Tholen (MA'25) about this tension, and the broader role of higher education amidst the rise of AI. 🤖🎓 Read more ⬇️
We spoke with UBC alumna Saskia Tholen (MA'25) about this tension, and the broader role of higher education amidst the rise of AI. 🤖🎓 Read more ⬇️
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America First-driven unilateralism is reshaping the global order. The 2026 Lind Initiative asks: What happens when the world’s most powerful country stops playing by the rules it helped to write – and who steps in when it does?
Learn more: lindinitiative.ubc.ca
Learn more: lindinitiative.ubc.ca
December 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
America First-driven unilateralism is reshaping the global order. The 2026 Lind Initiative asks: What happens when the world’s most powerful country stops playing by the rules it helped to write – and who steps in when it does?
Learn more: lindinitiative.ubc.ca
Learn more: lindinitiative.ubc.ca
From AI to the toxic-drug crisis, Arts researchers are helping make sense of the issues shaping our world. With new non-credit programs, the Faculty of Arts is making that knowledge more accessible so learners can apply it in their work and communities 💡
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UBC Arts expands non-credit programs to meet evolving learner needs - Faculty of Arts
From mental health and substance use to survey research and storytelling, UBC Arts is expanding non-credit programs that respond to societal needs and creative aspirations.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
From AI to the toxic-drug crisis, Arts researchers are helping make sense of the issues shaping our world. With new non-credit programs, the Faculty of Arts is making that knowledge more accessible so learners can apply it in their work and communities 💡
Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/ubc-art...
Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/ubc-art...
🎉 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 ⬇️
Discover more about their work and contributions ⬇️
Arts faculty named 2025 Distinguished University Scholars - Faculty of Arts
Dr. Evan Thompson (Philosophy) and Dr. Kiran Soma (Psychology) have been named Distinguished University Scholars, one of UBC’s highest honours for faculty excellence.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🎉 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 ⬇️
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 🎥
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UBC Theatre & Film Associate Professor (and new Royal Society of Canada Member) @shannondwalsh.bsky.social shares the impact of her work as a filmmaker 🎥
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December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"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...
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.
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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 ⬇️
📰 Check out the November 2025 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
Arts in the Media: November 2025 - Faculty of Arts
This November, UBC Arts faculty made headlines across major outlets including Bloomberg, The Globe and Mail, Time Magazine, CBC, and The Economist. Their expertise informed stories on climate policy,…
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November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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 ⬇️
📰 Check out the November 2025 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
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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...
🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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...
🔗 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...
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...
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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...
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...
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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...
Register Now: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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...
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 ⬇️
Read more about what this appointment means for Dr. Galla ⬇️
Dr. Candace Galla appointed UNESCO Co-Chair to advance Indigenous and non-dominant language rights - Faculty of Arts
In this Q&A, Dr. Candace Galla discusses her work on Indigenous language revitalization and education—and the importance of protecting linguistic diversity worldwide.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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 ⬇️
Read more about what this appointment means for Dr. Galla ⬇️
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📣 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...
📆 Nov 12 | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
📍 Creekside Community Recreation Centre, Vancouver, BC
Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...
September 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
📣 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...
📆 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
📰 Check out the October 2025 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
@ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @ubcpsych.bsky.social @ubcjournalism.bsky.social
Arts in the Media: October 2025 - Faculty of Arts
This August and September, UBC Arts faculty shared their expertise with the media on issues ranging from the global reach of Korean pop culture and the ethics of museum collections to immigration…
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October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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
📰 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 ⬇️
@ubcpsych.bsky.social lecturer @jilldosso.bsky.social explores how people experience these tools and why user perspectives must guide their design. Read more ⬇️
When robots promise love: What people really want from AI and smart tech - Faculty of Arts
From robotic pets to wearable health devices, UBC psychologist Dr. Jill Dosso explores how people experience these tools and why user perspectives must guide their design.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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 ⬇️
@ubcpsych.bsky.social lecturer @jilldosso.bsky.social explores how people experience these tools and why user perspectives must guide their design. Read more ⬇️
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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...
Gaoheng Zhang publishes two monographs in one month on Italy-China cultural exchanges - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies
We are excited to share that Dr. Gaoheng Zhang, Associate Professor of Italian Studies, has published two new monographs this October 2025—each exploring cultural exchanges between Italy and China…
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October 15, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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
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@sppga.ubc.ca @ubcpsych.bsky.social @ubcvse.bsky.social @asia.ubc.ca @ubc-cenes.bsky.social @ubcgeography.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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
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
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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
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October 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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
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...
Learn more about events & resources: irshdc.ubc.ca/orange-shirt...
September 30, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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...
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...
📰 Check out the August-September 2025 roundup of Arts in the Media ➡️ www.arts.ubc.ca/news/arts-in...
September 26, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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...
📰 Check out the August-September 2025 roundup of Arts in the Media ➡️ www.arts.ubc.ca/news/arts-in...
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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
Watch here: https://f.mtr.cool/myglwmcuiy
September 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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
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...
Explore the plan ➡️ www.arts.ubc.ca/about/strate...
September 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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...
Explore the plan ➡️ www.arts.ubc.ca/about/strate...
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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...
September 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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...
Experience works rooted in Indigenous heritage and resilience at the Hatch Art Gallery until Oct 9. More info: www.arts.ubc.ca/events/event...
September 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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...
Experience works rooted in Indigenous heritage and resilience at the Hatch Art Gallery until Oct 9. More info: www.arts.ubc.ca/events/event...
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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.
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2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day |
Join Land and Food Systems and Forestry for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day on Sept 30.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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
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#UBC #OrangeShirtDay