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From B.C. politics to how we understand shame, UBC Arts faculty members shared their insights with several media outlets this month. Check out the September 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
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Arts in the Media: September 2026 - Faculty of Arts
UBC Arts faculty and programs were featured in The New Yorker, CTV News, The Conversation, CBC, and other outlets, sharing expertise on B.C. politics, Indigenous education, AI and democracy, culture, ...
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September 29, 2026 at 10:30 PM
From B.C. politics to how we understand shame, UBC Arts faculty members shared their insights with several media outlets this month. Check out the September 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
@asia.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @moaubc.bsky.social @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
@asia.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @moaubc.bsky.social @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
Congratulations to Drs. Silvia Bartolic (UBC Social Work), Tamara Myers (UBC History), and Moberley Luger (First-Year and Interdisciplinary Programs) on their appointments as new Heads and Directors 👏 💜
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Meet the new Heads and Directors in the Faculty of Arts - Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Heads and Directors. Dr. Silvia Bartolic Interim Director, School of Social Work Dr. Bartolic is a Professor of Teaching in the ...
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September 25, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Congratulations to Drs. Silvia Bartolic (UBC Social Work), Tamara Myers (UBC History), and Moberley Luger (First-Year and Interdisciplinary Programs) on their appointments as new Heads and Directors 👏 💜
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Congratulations to @ccj-ubc.bsky.social Co-Director and @ubcgeography.bsky.social Associate Professor @naomiaklein.bsky.social for being named a 2026 @caseygrants.bsky.social Freedom Scholar!
Marguerite Casey Foundation Freedom Scholars
MCF names Naomi Klein, Veena Dubal, and Durba Mitra, whose work includes climate justice, taking on corporate power, collective justice through the lens of gender and sexuality, and labor rights amid…
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September 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Congratulations to @ccj-ubc.bsky.social Co-Director and @ubcgeography.bsky.social Associate Professor @naomiaklein.bsky.social for being named a 2026 @caseygrants.bsky.social Freedom Scholar!
It was great to host UBC’s Vice-President Research and Innovation Peter Zandstra and showcase the research and scholarship taking place across the social sciences, humanities, and creative and performing arts.
Read more about the VPRI Listening and Learning Tour: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/faculty...
Read more about the VPRI Listening and Learning Tour: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/faculty...
September 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM
It was great to host UBC’s Vice-President Research and Innovation Peter Zandstra and showcase the research and scholarship taking place across the social sciences, humanities, and creative and performing arts.
Read more about the VPRI Listening and Learning Tour: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/faculty...
Read more about the VPRI Listening and Learning Tour: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/faculty...
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“In the face of division and the growing threat of authoritarianism, I want Canadians to reflect on how we can all become better citizens." Read the Q&A with @maxcameron.bsky.social on his new book 'Divided We Fall' out Sept 8 https://sppga.ubc.ca/news/divided-we-fall/
September 3, 2026 at 6:37 PM
“In the face of division and the growing threat of authoritarianism, I want Canadians to reflect on how we can all become better citizens." Read the Q&A with @maxcameron.bsky.social on his new book 'Divided We Fall' out Sept 8 https://sppga.ubc.ca/news/divided-we-fall/
Congratluations to Drs. Stan Floresco (@psych.ubc.ca) and David Metzer (@ubcmusic.bsky.social) for being named as Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada 👏 @src-rsc.bsky.social
Learn more about both Dr. Floresco and Dr. Metzer and this achievement ⬇️
Learn more about both Dr. Floresco and Dr. Metzer and this achievement ⬇️
Two Arts faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada - Faculty of Arts
Two Arts faculty members, Dr. Stanley Floresco and Dr. David Metzer, have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada.
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September 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Congratluations to Drs. Stan Floresco (@psych.ubc.ca) and David Metzer (@ubcmusic.bsky.social) for being named as Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada 👏 @src-rsc.bsky.social
Learn more about both Dr. Floresco and Dr. Metzer and this achievement ⬇️
Learn more about both Dr. Floresco and Dr. Metzer and this achievement ⬇️
Welcome back, UBC Arts! 💜✨ We cheered, explored, connected and welcomed new faces across campus, from the Pep Rally and Campus Life Expo to the Arts Faculty Welcome.
Now the real adventure begins. Here’s to new experiences, new connections and all the moments that will make this year yours 💜
Now the real adventure begins. Here’s to new experiences, new connections and all the moments that will make this year yours 💜
September 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Welcome back, UBC Arts! 💜✨ We cheered, explored, connected and welcomed new faces across campus, from the Pep Rally and Campus Life Expo to the Arts Faculty Welcome.
Now the real adventure begins. Here’s to new experiences, new connections and all the moments that will make this year yours 💜
Now the real adventure begins. Here’s to new experiences, new connections and all the moments that will make this year yours 💜
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What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? On Sept 16, @dunnhappylab.bsky.social & @jiayingzhao.bsky.social will discuss their groundbreaking book 'Leave the Lights On: How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species.' More: alumni.ubc.ca/event/findin...
Finding Joy in Fighting Climate Change - alumni UBC
What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? As part of UBC Homecoming, UBC Psychology professors Dr. Elizabeth Dunn and Dr. Jiaying Zhao discuss their groundbreaking book L...
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September 1, 2026 at 7:47 PM
What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? On Sept 16, @dunnhappylab.bsky.social & @jiayingzhao.bsky.social will discuss their groundbreaking book 'Leave the Lights On: How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species.' More: alumni.ubc.ca/event/findin...
UBC Arts faculty members shared expertise on many topics this month, from Canada-U.S. trade to the link between creativity and intoxication 🍷🧠
Check out the August 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
@asia.ubc.ca @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
Check out the August 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
@asia.ubc.ca @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
Arts in the Media: August 2026 - Faculty of Arts
UBC Arts faculty were featured in outlets including CBC, The Globe and Mail, and The Vancouver Sun, sharing expertise on B.C. politics, trade, climate action, online safety, and more.
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August 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM
UBC Arts faculty members shared expertise on many topics this month, from Canada-U.S. trade to the link between creativity and intoxication 🍷🧠
Check out the August 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
@asia.ubc.ca @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
Check out the August 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
@asia.ubc.ca @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
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Political communication scholar Daniel Kreiss has been appointed an Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada at #UBC’s School of Journalism, Writing, and Media.
The Chair position marks an $8m federal investment in the future of democratic journalism over eight years.
jwam.ubc.ca/news/renowne...
The Chair position marks an $8m federal investment in the future of democratic journalism over eight years.
jwam.ubc.ca/news/renowne...
Renowned democracy scholar Daniel Kreiss joins UBC JWAM as research chair - School of Journalism, Writing, and Media
Daniel Kreiss will lead research into how journalism, digital platforms and new technologies shape democratic life.
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August 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Political communication scholar Daniel Kreiss has been appointed an Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada at #UBC’s School of Journalism, Writing, and Media.
The Chair position marks an $8m federal investment in the future of democratic journalism over eight years.
jwam.ubc.ca/news/renowne...
The Chair position marks an $8m federal investment in the future of democratic journalism over eight years.
jwam.ubc.ca/news/renowne...
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Join the FREE workshops during our Creative Writing Taster Month this September and experience firsthand the course material from our Fall 2026 continuing education courses!
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August 12, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Join the FREE workshops during our Creative Writing Taster Month this September and experience firsthand the course material from our Fall 2026 continuing education courses!
🔗 Click link to sign up. linktr.ee/crwr.comms?u...
🔗 Click link to sign up. linktr.ee/crwr.comms?u...
Dr. Marysa Laguë leads the Computational Climate research group and studies how changes in the land surface impact local and global climate 🌎🌦️ @ubcgeography.bsky.social
Learn more about Dr. Laguë's research and how UBC's advanced research computing supports scholars ⬇️
Learn more about Dr. Laguë's research and how UBC's advanced research computing supports scholars ⬇️
Dr. Marysa Laguë: Impossible Earth — Understanding the Future of Our Changing Planet
How Dr. Marysa Laguë uses UBC ARC Sockeye for her research
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August 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Dr. Marysa Laguë leads the Computational Climate research group and studies how changes in the land surface impact local and global climate 🌎🌦️ @ubcgeography.bsky.social
Learn more about Dr. Laguë's research and how UBC's advanced research computing supports scholars ⬇️
Learn more about Dr. Laguë's research and how UBC's advanced research computing supports scholars ⬇️
Earlier this year, the UBC Nepali Language team launched the first open-access textbook of its kind, expanding opportunities for Nepali language learning and engagement.
Learn more about the careful work that made this project possible ⬇️ @sppga.ubc.ca @asia.ubc.ca @markturin.bsky.social
Learn more about the careful work that made this project possible ⬇️ @sppga.ubc.ca @asia.ubc.ca @markturin.bsky.social
UBC launches the first free open-access Nepali textbook - Faculty of Arts
Arts scholars, students, and staff have developed Introduction to the Nepali Language, the first free open-access textbook of its kind, expanding access to Nepali language learning in BC and around th...
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August 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Earlier this year, the UBC Nepali Language team launched the first open-access textbook of its kind, expanding opportunities for Nepali language learning and engagement.
Learn more about the careful work that made this project possible ⬇️ @sppga.ubc.ca @asia.ubc.ca @markturin.bsky.social
Learn more about the careful work that made this project possible ⬇️ @sppga.ubc.ca @asia.ubc.ca @markturin.bsky.social
UBC Ancient Mediterranean & Near Eastern Studies professor Dr. Toph Marshall breaks down the parts of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" that stood out to him, and how we engage with Homer's original poem even after all this time.
August 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
UBC Ancient Mediterranean & Near Eastern Studies professor Dr. Toph Marshall breaks down the parts of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" that stood out to him, and how we engage with Homer's original poem even after all this time.
From politics at home and abroad to the science of happiness, UBC Arts faculty shared unique insights with the media this month 📰
Check out the July 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
@ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @asia.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
Check out the July 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
@ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @asia.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
Arts in the Media: July 2026 - Faculty of Arts
UBC Arts faculty were featured in media stories exploring topics ranging from The Odyssey and the history of pepper to AI, B.C. politics, and the science of happiness.
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July 31, 2026 at 4:50 PM
From politics at home and abroad to the science of happiness, UBC Arts faculty shared unique insights with the media this month 📰
Check out the July 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
@ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @asia.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
Check out the July 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
@ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @asia.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
Congrats to all the Faculty of Arts researchers who received funding from @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca's Insight, Insight Development, and Partnership Development Grants! 👏
Read more about each of these research projects, spanning topics from AI to sustainability to social change ⬇️
Read more about each of these research projects, spanning topics from AI to sustainability to social change ⬇️
UBC Arts researchers awarded SSHRC funding to advance social, cultural, and economic research - Faculty of Arts
UBC Faculty of Arts researchers are advancing 58 projects supported through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)’s Insight, Insight Development, and Partnership Development Gran...
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July 28, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Congrats to all the Faculty of Arts researchers who received funding from @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca's Insight, Insight Development, and Partnership Development Grants! 👏
Read more about each of these research projects, spanning topics from AI to sustainability to social change ⬇️
Read more about each of these research projects, spanning topics from AI to sustainability to social change ⬇️
Congrats to the UBC Arts researchers who received funding through the 2026 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants and Discovery Launch Supplement program! 👏 Learn more about the recipients ⬇️ @psych.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social
UBC Arts researchers recognized for excellence with 2026 NSERC Discovery Grants - Faculty of Arts
Six UBC Arts researchers received funding through the 2026 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants and Discovery Launch Supplement program. This grant supp...
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July 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Congrats to the UBC Arts researchers who received funding through the 2026 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants and Discovery Launch Supplement program! 👏 Learn more about the recipients ⬇️ @psych.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social
From a 300-year linguistic cover-up in Austria to exploring internet memes, discover new books by Arts faculty for your summer reading list 📚☀️ @ubc-cenes.bsky.social @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcenglish.bsky.social @ubccrwr.bsky.social @ubcgeography.bsky.social @ubc-fhis.bsky.social @ubcmusic.bsky.social
New books by Arts faculty for your 2026 reading list - Faculty of Arts
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...
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July 2, 2026 at 11:05 PM
From a 300-year linguistic cover-up in Austria to exploring internet memes, discover new books by Arts faculty for your summer reading list 📚☀️ @ubc-cenes.bsky.social @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcenglish.bsky.social @ubccrwr.bsky.social @ubcgeography.bsky.social @ubc-fhis.bsky.social @ubcmusic.bsky.social
UBC Arts scholars gave their expertise to the media on several topics this month, from climate and energy policy to online safety regulation 🌎💻 @ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
Check out the June 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
Check out the June 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
Arts in the Media: June 2026 - Faculty of Arts
This month, UBC Arts faculty were featured in CBC, Global News, The Conversation, and the South China Morning Post, contributing expertise on Canadian politics, climate and energy policy, and AI and o...
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June 30, 2026 at 9:45 PM
UBC Arts scholars gave their expertise to the media on several topics this month, from climate and energy policy to online safety regulation 🌎💻 @ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
Check out the June 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
Check out the June 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
The World Cup is here in Vancouver, but how does someone go from sports spectator to fan? ⚽ 📣
Three UBC Arts researchers break down the forces behind fandom and the emotions that come with being a supporter. @psych.ubc.ca
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Three UBC Arts researchers break down the forces behind fandom and the emotions that come with being a supporter. @psych.ubc.ca
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It's just a game — so why do we care so much? - Faculty of Arts
With the World Cup in Vancouver, UBC Arts experts unpack why sports fandom feels so personal and what it reveals about identity and belonging.
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June 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The World Cup is here in Vancouver, but how does someone go from sports spectator to fan? ⚽ 📣
Three UBC Arts researchers break down the forces behind fandom and the emotions that come with being a supporter. @psych.ubc.ca
Read more ⬇️
Three UBC Arts researchers break down the forces behind fandom and the emotions that come with being a supporter. @psych.ubc.ca
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Join MAP BC and CMS for #WorldRefugeeDay2026. This year’s event examines the impact of Bill C‑12 on asylum seekers: their rights, access to essential services, and sense of belonging in Canada.
📆 June 22 | 12:00 - 3:30 PM
📍 312 Main St, Vancouver, BC
🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...
📆 June 22 | 12:00 - 3:30 PM
📍 312 Main St, Vancouver, BC
🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...
June 1, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Join MAP BC and CMS for #WorldRefugeeDay2026. This year’s event examines the impact of Bill C‑12 on asylum seekers: their rights, access to essential services, and sense of belonging in Canada.
📆 June 22 | 12:00 - 3:30 PM
📍 312 Main St, Vancouver, BC
🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...
📆 June 22 | 12:00 - 3:30 PM
📍 312 Main St, Vancouver, BC
🔗 Register: migration.ubc.ca/events/event...
Climate change is often seen as a scientific problem, but many key obstacles are human behaviours 🌎💭
Four UBC Arts PhD students are approaching climate solutions from this perspective and their research is helping build a more sustainable future 🌱✨ Read more ⬇️
@ubcenglish.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca
Four UBC Arts PhD students are approaching climate solutions from this perspective and their research is helping build a more sustainable future 🌱✨ Read more ⬇️
@ubcenglish.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca
Meet four UBC Arts PhD students advancing climate solutions - Faculty of Arts
The climate crisis is often framed as a technological challenge. But solving it will also require changes in human behaviour, political institutions, and our relationship with the natural world. Meet ...
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June 10, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Climate change is often seen as a scientific problem, but many key obstacles are human behaviours 🌎💭
Four UBC Arts PhD students are approaching climate solutions from this perspective and their research is helping build a more sustainable future 🌱✨ Read more ⬇️
@ubcenglish.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca
Four UBC Arts PhD students are approaching climate solutions from this perspective and their research is helping build a more sustainable future 🌱✨ Read more ⬇️
@ubcenglish.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca
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📢 One week left to apply for the 2026-27 Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies!
Build research skills, explore career opportunities beyond academia, and join a cross-disciplinary community. Open to all UBC Vancouver grad students.
🔗 Apply by June 15: migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...
Build research skills, explore career opportunities beyond academia, and join a cross-disciplinary community. Open to all UBC Vancouver grad students.
🔗 Apply by June 15: migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...
June 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM
📢 One week left to apply for the 2026-27 Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies!
Build research skills, explore career opportunities beyond academia, and join a cross-disciplinary community. Open to all UBC Vancouver grad students.
🔗 Apply by June 15: migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...
Build research skills, explore career opportunities beyond academia, and join a cross-disciplinary community. Open to all UBC Vancouver grad students.
🔗 Apply by June 15: migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...
Last week we celebrated Arts faculty members making an impact with their excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and creative practice. Congratulations to this year's Dean's Award honourees! 👏
Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/celebra...
Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/celebra...
Celebrating Excellence: Dean’s Award Reception - Faculty of Arts
On May 26, 2026, the Faculty of Arts gathered for the annual Dean's Awards Recognition Reception, celebrating faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and creative ...
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June 5, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Last week we celebrated Arts faculty members making an impact with their excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and creative practice. Congratulations to this year's Dean's Award honourees! 👏
Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/celebra...
Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/celebra...
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UBC is offering a new Certificate in French Translation, which is open to all undergraduate students at UBC. Develop the professional skills to translate between French and English, navigate cultural nuance, and think ethically and critically about translation choices. Applications are now open.
Certificate in French Translation - Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies
This undergraduate certificate provides foundational skills and knowledge, both in theory and practice, in the field of translation. It will enhance linguistic and cultural proficiency in French. Over...
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May 14, 2026 at 11:17 PM
UBC is offering a new Certificate in French Translation, which is open to all undergraduate students at UBC. Develop the professional skills to translate between French and English, navigate cultural nuance, and think ethically and critically about translation choices. Applications are now open.