11 Arts Courses on Indigenous History and Culture ft. HIST 208 and HIST 305
Curious about the histories and cultures that shape where we live and study? These courses explore Indigenous stories, resistance, creativity, and community, from right here on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm territory to other Indigenous lands around the world.
UBC Students Reflect on HIST 390 Go Global Seminar in Paris
In May 2025, a group of senior undergraduate students travelled to Paris, France for HIST 390: Special Topics in History: Paris, Cradle of Modernity. This fascinating Go Global seminar was taught by Dr. Michael Lanthier and included a combination of lecture hours and immersive travel.
History Alumni Rebecca Dirnfeld and Carmen Watson Share Advice for the Class of 2025
Your UBC journey doesn’t end with graduation. In fact, it’s just the beginning. As you graduate, you become part of a global community of over 100,000 Arts alumni—that’s 100,000 potential mentors and friends; 100,000 stories; and 100,000 lessons learned.
Congratulations, UBC History Class of 2025!
Our sincere congratulations to the UBC History Graduating Class of May 2025! We are confident that your studies in the department and at UBC have offered you a multitude of exciting opportunities to explore your curiosity, pursue your passions, and grow as a person during your time here.
Congratulations to Ciara Albrecht and Ethan Lui, Winners of the 2025 UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
The UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research is a way to showcase students’ effective and innovative use of library services, information experts and resources provided by UBC Library.
Apply for the History Honours Program
The application portal for the 2025W admission cycle for the Honours program in History is now open!
The Role of Women in Global History Before 1500 CE
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, here’s a list of the contributions of women to global history, inspired by materials featured in UBC History’s HIST 101: Global History Before 1500 CE, taught by Dr. Sara Ann Knutson.
Shifts in the Shifting Tides History Conference
Professor Tina Loo, UBC History faculty and conference co-organizer, shares a reflection on the 2025 Shifting Tides, an undergraduate and graduate student conference that took place this year on January 31 – February 2, 2025.
2024/2025 Term 1 History Undergraduate Scholarship Winners
Join the UBC History community in congratulating the 2024/2025 Term 1 undergraduate Recommended Awards scholarship winners!
