Frontpage Beat – Arts and Humanities

Chung | Lind Gallery

New Chung | Lind Gallery brings B.C. histories together at UBC Library

UBC Library is excited to announce the official opening of the Chung | Lind Gallery showcasing the Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection and Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection.

Apr 22, 2024

Radically inclusive new nightlife scenes emerge from ashes of closed gay bars

Radically inclusive new nightlife scenes emerge from ashes of closed gay bars

UBC sociologist Dr. Amin Ghaziani’s new book explores how queer, trans and racial minorities are replacing traditional nightlife with radically inclusive parties.

Apr 17, 2024

Drone over quarry in Barossa Valley, SA, Australia. Photo by Dion Beetson on Unsplash

How art can help us talk about the green transition

Elders, researchers and musicians are using art to get people talking about the challenges and opportunities of a transition to renewable energy.

Apr 16, 2024

The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre. Paul Joseph

Walking alongside Survivors: How the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre supports access to Residential School records

On average, the IRSHDC receives about 120 reference requests a year. While some requests are straightforward, about 50 are complex and require hours of research over many weeks to fulfil.

Apr 9, 2024

Unprecedented field work leads to new book about how to stop youth suicide from spreading

Unprecedented field work leads to new book about how to stop youth suicide from spreading

UBC sociologist Dr. Seth Abrutyn gained insight into suicide contagion through years of field work in a small U.S. community which he calls Poplar Grove. We spoke with Dr. Abrutyn about the work.

Apr 4, 2024

UBC experts on lawsuit against major social media platforms

UBC experts on lawsuit against major social media platforms

UBC experts are available to comment on the lawsuit against major social media platforms happening in Ontario.

Mar 28, 2024

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UBC experts on International Transgender Day of Visibility

UBC experts share their insights on International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate transgender people and their contributions to society, as well as raise awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.

Mar 28, 2024

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Dating in the digital age: How online dating changes our partner selection

According to a new UBC sociology study, the growing use of online dating websites, apps and chatrooms has an influence on the types of romantic partners Canadians choose.

Feb 12, 2024

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How the international student cap affects immigration to Canada

We spoke to Dr. Lisa Brunner, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s Centre for Migration Studies, who studies the links between international migration and education.

Feb 1, 2024

Event: Lunar New Year market at UBC Botanical Garden

Event: Lunar New Year market at UBC Botanical Garden

Media are invited to cover the Lunar New Year market at UBC Botanical Garden, celebrating the year of the Wood Dragon.

Jan 31, 2024

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UBC experts on Black History Month

February is Black History Month. UBC experts are available to speak with journalists on topics related to Black History Month.

Jan 29, 2024

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Flawed foreign ownership narratives drove ‘housing nationalism’ in Canada

In this Q&A, UBC sociologist Dr. Nathan Lauster and co-author Dr. Jens von Bergmann explain further the trend and reveals more surprising statistic.

Jan 25, 2024

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Government supports continued research to reduce gambling-related harms

The Province and the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) have renewed their investment of approximately $1.4 million in the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC, signalling a dedicated effort to reduce the potential harms associated with gambling for people in B.C.

Dec 5, 2023

Photo credit: Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

Event: Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day 2023

An intergenerational march to recognize Orange Shirt Day will start at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) on September 30

Sep 29, 2023

Crowd gathered in front of the Reconciliation Pole at UBC on Orange Shirt Day 2022. Photo credit: Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre.

UBC experts and events on Orange Shirt Day 2023

September 30 is both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day in Canada. UBC experts are available to comment.

Sep 27, 2023

Silver daddies: Why do young adult men like older partners?

Silver daddies: Why do young adult men like older partners?

We spoke to UBC sociologist Dr. Tony Silva about why younger adult men are interested in older men for sex and relationships.

Sep 12, 2023

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UBC experts on back-to-school season

UBC experts are available to comment on various school- and education-related topics as students head back to class.

Aug 28, 2023

UBC experts on wildfires and associated issues

UBC experts on wildfires and associated issues

Wildfires are burning in the Northwest Territories and the Okanagan. UBC experts are available to comment.

Aug 18, 2023

UBC experts on Vancouver Pride Festival

UBC experts on Vancouver Pride Festival

The annual Vancouver Pride Festival begins Friday and runs through Sunday, Aug. 6, the day of the Vancouver Pride Parade.

Jul 28, 2023

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Turning climate worry into climate action: expert tips for managing climate anxiety

Dr. Steven Taylor, a UBC professor of psychiatry and clinical psychologist, discusses the steps people can take to cope with climate anxiety – and how those feelings can be turned into a motivating force for climate action.

Jul 26, 2023