Faculty of Arts
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Through perseverance and dedication, this small group of students has overcome immense challenges to build a new future for themselves through education.
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ADHD misinformation on TikTok is shaping young adults’ perceptions
An analysis of the 100 most-viewed TikTok videos related to ADHD revealed that fewer than half the claims about symptoms actually align with clinical guidelines for diagnosing ADHD.
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Zac Hug found his calling in writing Hallmark rom-coms—and so can you
The adjunct professor in creative writing tells us about his work with Hallmark, and how he is helping aspiring writers shape their own love stories for the screen in a new online course.
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What Trump’s climate policies mean for Canada—and what we can do next
Climate policy experts from UBC weigh in on the shift in global climate action and how one can stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.
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Where do Canada’s fruits and vegetables come from? New website maps the flow into provinces
Like Google maps for your dinner plate, a new UBC project shows where 34 popular fruits and vegetables regularly consumed by Canadians come from.
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A dying wish, forgotten boxes, and a lost Holocaust archive rediscovered
Creative writing professor Timothy Taylor uncovers his family’s hidden wartime history through his grandfather's diaries and letters, to be preserved with help from the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and UBC Library.
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How sexuality conflicts are quietly breaking relationships apart
A new study identified a surprising factor that is undermining relationship satisfaction and stability: the inconsistency between a person’s sexual identity or attraction, and whether they are in a same-sex or different-sex relationship.
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Money buys happiness in different ways depending on where you live
New research from a multinational UBC psychology study suggests that money can buy happiness—but what you spend it on matters, depending on where you live.
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The surprising reason some people can’t stand your fidgeting
New UBC Psychology research sheds light on misokinesia, a common condition that can cause overwhelming distress for people when they see others fidget.
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Gladiators’ reality didn’t always match the movies
Two UBC instructors discuss the real world of Roman gladiators and how it compares with the movies.
