Events
Legality and Impunity in Times of Crisis – Symposium
The world is in the throes of multiple crises, from ongoing genocide and settler colonial violence, to evolving forms of authoritarian governance and imperial warfare. The theme of ‘impunity’ has become part of mainstream political discourse as both cause and effect of the current international (dis)order. What are the psycho-political and affective dimensions of impunity? […]
The world is in the throes of multiple crises, from ongoing genocide and settler colonial violence, to evolving forms of authoritarian governance and imperial warfare. The theme of ‘impunity’ has become part of mainstream political discourse as both cause and effect of the current international (dis)order. What are the psycho-political and affective dimensions of impunity? […]
Oral Histories in the Archive: Stories from Turtle Island and Rwanda
How are cultures with rich oral history traditions documented and archived with care? How are “living archives” trusted to engage and preserve experiences of survivors of genocides, such as the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi? Additionally, what the approaches to oral history archiving with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Holders, or when working with residential school […]
How are cultures with rich oral history traditions documented and archived with care? How are “living archives” trusted to engage and preserve experiences of survivors of genocides, such as the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi? Additionally, what the approaches to oral history archiving with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Holders, or when working with residential school […]
Let’s Talk Humanities: A New International Order?
At Davos in January 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney famously declared that we are experiencing a rupture in the international order. But what exactly did he mean? American threats to Canadian sovereignty alongside interventions in Venezuela and Iran are just a few symptoms of this rupture. But how has Canada’s place in this much more […]
At Davos in January 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney famously declared that we are experiencing a rupture in the international order. But what exactly did he mean? American threats to Canadian sovereignty alongside interventions in Venezuela and Iran are just a few symptoms of this rupture. But how has Canada’s place in this much more […]
Trauma-Informed Archiving: Lessons from the War Childhood Museum
How are archives developed for the Bosnian War of 1992-1995 when memories are contested, diverge, or remain politically charged? What is the responsibility of the archive when working with survivors’ testimony and objects? How has the War Childhood Museum approached archiving the war differently from other institutions? Join us online for a presentation by Dr. Ajnura Akbaš (War Childhood […]
How are archives developed for the Bosnian War of 1992-1995 when memories are contested, diverge, or remain politically charged? What is the responsibility of the archive when working with survivors’ testimony and objects? How has the War Childhood Museum approached archiving the war differently from other institutions? Join us online for a presentation by Dr. Ajnura Akbaš (War Childhood […]
Let’s Talk Humanities: Mining, AI, and Warfare
The global race for critical minerals is on, and leaders across the world argue that they’re essential for the clean energy transition and our digital future. A similar race is happening with artificial intelligence (AI). But is there a darker side to critical minerals and AI that most of us are not aware of? For the […]
The global race for critical minerals is on, and leaders across the world argue that they’re essential for the clean energy transition and our digital future. A similar race is happening with artificial intelligence (AI). But is there a darker side to critical minerals and AI that most of us are not aware of? For the […]
Disability Justice: Fighting for a Better World
Disabled activists are experts in solidarity and using humour to challenge ableism. The People’s Alliance for Disabled Albertans was created by disabled people to stand up to Alberta government cuts. In this talk, Dr. Janz will speak about her experience helping to create PADA as an example of disability leadership that subverts injustice and fights […]
Disabled activists are experts in solidarity and using humour to challenge ableism. The People’s Alliance for Disabled Albertans was created by disabled people to stand up to Alberta government cuts. In this talk, Dr. Janz will speak about her experience helping to create PADA as an example of disability leadership that subverts injustice and fights […]
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Announcements
Call for Graduate Student Submissions – Evolving Climate Justice Agendas Through Student Research: Graduate Research Showcase
The Public Humanities Hub Graduate Research Showcase is a semi-annual series in which interdisciplinary graduate research on thematic topics is presented and celebrated. This term’s thematic showcase is co-organized with UBC’s Centre for Climate Justice. This mini-symposium features seven-minute lightning presentations by graduate researchers who include climate justice and climate action as key themes […]
The Public Humanities Hub Graduate Research Showcase is a semi-annual series in which interdisciplinary graduate research on thematic topics is presented and celebrated. This term’s thematic showcase is co-organized with UBC’s Centre for Climate Justice. This mini-symposium features seven-minute lightning presentations by graduate researchers who include climate justice and climate action as key themes […]
Cluster/Incubator Grant Launch
The Public Humanities Cluster/Incubator Grant supports innovative public humanities research and emergent stages of collaboration, and/or knowledge mobilization among interdisciplinary teams of public humanities scholars at UBC and beyond. Deadline: 9:00am, April 7th, 2026. Value: $15,000/grant. Up to 3 grants awarded. Eligibility: Principal Investigator must be a UBC-V Faculty member (tenured/track) in the Faculty of […]
The Public Humanities Cluster/Incubator Grant supports innovative public humanities research and emergent stages of collaboration, and/or knowledge mobilization among interdisciplinary teams of public humanities scholars at UBC and beyond. Deadline: 9:00am, April 7th, 2026. Value: $15,000/grant. Up to 3 grants awarded. Eligibility: Principal Investigator must be a UBC-V Faculty member (tenured/track) in the Faculty of […]
Catalyzing Engaged Digital Scholarship Grant 2025-2026 Awardees
Please join us in congratulating the winners of the 2025-2026 Catalyzing Engaged Digital Scholarship (CEDS) Grant, co-presented by UBC’s Public Humanities Hub (PHH) and Digital Scholarship in Arts (DiSA). This grant provides $10,000 over 2 years to support collaborative critical inquiry and technological innovation with recipients intending to subsequently apply for Tri-Council funding. Dr. Kimberly […]
Please join us in congratulating the winners of the 2025-2026 Catalyzing Engaged Digital Scholarship (CEDS) Grant, co-presented by UBC’s Public Humanities Hub (PHH) and Digital Scholarship in Arts (DiSA). This grant provides $10,000 over 2 years to support collaborative critical inquiry and technological innovation with recipients intending to subsequently apply for Tri-Council funding. Dr. Kimberly […]
New Scholar Spotlight Story – Dr. Mary Liston
Dr. Mary Liston, Associate Professor at Allard Law and Public Humanities Hub Advisory Board Member, talks about her work in administrative law, reimagining legal accountability and justice in Canada, and how to engage diverse publics in meaningful dialogue about law and society.
Dr. Mary Liston, Associate Professor at Allard Law and Public Humanities Hub Advisory Board Member, talks about her work in administrative law, reimagining legal accountability and justice in Canada, and how to engage diverse publics in meaningful dialogue about law and society.
Welcoming Prof. Althea Thauberger as incoming Academic Director of the Public Humanities Hub
Dean of Arts Clare Crowston has announced the appointment of Professor Althea Thauberger as Academic Director of the Public Humanities Hub from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. Professor Althea Thauberger is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Art History, Visual Art, and Theory. Prior to joining UBC in 2018, Professor Thauberger […]
Dean of Arts Clare Crowston has announced the appointment of Professor Althea Thauberger as Academic Director of the Public Humanities Hub from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. Professor Althea Thauberger is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Art History, Visual Art, and Theory. Prior to joining UBC in 2018, Professor Thauberger […]
New Scholar Spotlight Story – Dr. Bernard Perley
Dr. Bernard Perley, Director and Professor in Critical Indigenous Studies and Public Humanities Hub Advisory Board Member, talks about his work in language revitalization, experiential pedagogy, and the crucial role art plays in both scholarship and activism.
Dr. Bernard Perley, Director and Professor in Critical Indigenous Studies and Public Humanities Hub Advisory Board Member, talks about his work in language revitalization, experiential pedagogy, and the crucial role art plays in both scholarship and activism.
