Local and Global Engagement

Meet the UBC Arts recipients of the 2025 Community-University Engagement Support Fund

Meet the UBC Arts recipients of the 2025 Community-University Engagement Support Fund

This year’s projects focus on diverse community needs, from reimagining access to Indigenous heritage to advancing trauma-informed theatre, advocating for migrant worker rights, supporting immigrant well-being through music, and reshaping fashion’s future.

UBC Arts Research Excellence Clusters receive funding for 2025/26

UBC Arts Research Excellence Clusters receive funding for 2025/26

A total of ten Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Arts researchers are being supported in 2025/26.

Person using a ground penetrating radar (GPR) used to locate and identify unmarked graves in Musqueam’s cemeteries

How Musqueam became a leader in ground penetrating radar

Musqueam and UBC have collaborated on culturally informed ground penetrating radar (GPR) work, making Musqueam a national leader in identifying unmarked graves and training in First Nations-led GPR efforts.

2024 Text overlaying a collage of feature images of the Top 5 Arts stories from 2024

Top 5 Arts stories from 2024

As 2024 winds down and we look to a new beginning, it’s time to reflect on a year of compelling stories, rich cultural insights, and inspiring scholarship.

20 Global Seminars for Arts students to study abroad in 2025

20 Global Seminars for Arts students to study abroad in 2025

Global Seminars are an amazing opportunity to take UBC courses led by a UBC instructor in locations around the world.

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How UBC’s Stone Centre is leading the conversation on wealth inequality in Canada

The Stone Centre on Wealth and Income Inequality at UBC, the first of its kind in Canada, aims to become a leading research hub, advancing understanding and dialogue on inequality in Canada and beyond.

Meet the Arts recipients of the Summer 2024 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund

Meet the Arts recipients of the Summer 2024 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund

Four community-university projects co-led by Arts faculty and staff have received funding from the Summer 2024 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund (PRE Fund).

Maggie Moore, Arts Indigenous Student Advisor

People of Arts: Magdalena “Maggie” Moore

Arts Indigenous Student Advisor, Maggie Moore, works closely with a dedicated team to guide Indigenous students through UBC’s systems. With a focus on cultural empathy and growth, Maggie spotlights the importance of active listening, collaboration, and thoughtfulness in her everyday. Read more to learn about her mind set and how she respectfully approaches working with […]

Why Go Global? Five Arts students share their stories

Why Go Global? Five Arts students share their stories

Considering a Go Global experience, but unsure where to begin? With so many program options, it can feel overwhelming to choose the right path. In this post, we’ll break down three of Go Global’s key programs—Exchange, Summer Abroad, and Global Seminars—and share testimonials from Arts students who’ve made the leap.

People of Arts: Jordan Ngo

People of Arts: Jordan Ngo

As an Academic Advisor for Arts Advising at UBC, Jordan Ngo plays a pivotal role in the implementation of the new Workday Student system. With a passion for project management and a love for marathon running, Jordan’s journey at UBC is one of creativity, collaboration, and perseverance. Read on to discover how he’s making an impact on campus and beyond.