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New books by Arts faculty for your 2026 reading list

UBC Arts scholars have published books this year covering a fascinating range of topics — from a 300-year linguistic cover-up in Austria to a rescue dog, the cognitive science of internet memes, and a dystopian world where memory is currency.

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Spotlight Stories

Spotlight, Students

New 2026/27 courses in the Faculty of Arts

Alumni, Spotlight, Students

Meet four UBC Arts PhD students advancing climate solutions

Alumni, Event highlights, Faculty, Spotlight, Staff, Students

9 Arts events not to miss in May 2026

Achievements

Celebrating Excellence: Dean’s Award Reception

Meet the Arts recipients of the Killam Teaching Prize and Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

Meet the recipients of the 2026 Dean of Arts Mentorship Award

Announcements

UBC Arts Research Excellence Clusters receive funding for 2026/27

Open Call for xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Artists

February 20, 2026

Develop global and interdisciplinary insight through a Slavic and Eastern European Studies Minor

January 28, 2026

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Arts & Culture District

Home to innovative public programs and international exhibitions, UBC's Arts and Culture District showcases student creatives and presents world-renowned performers.

Arts & Culture District

Home to innovative public programs and international exhibitions, UBC's Arts and Culture District showcases student creatives and presents world-renowned performers.

Arts & Culture District

Home to innovative public programs and international exhibitions, UBC's Arts and Culture District showcases student creatives and presents world-renowned performers.

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Upcoming Events

Chung | Lind Gallery Weekly Drop-In Tour

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

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Chung | Lind Gallery Weekly Drop-In Tour

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

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Chung | Lind Gallery Weekly Drop-In Tour

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

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