Centre for European Studies Launches
Formerly known as the Institute for European Studies and housed in the Department of Political Science, the Centre moved into the CENES Department in the fall, and took on a new mandate to become a multidisciplinary home for the critical study of Europe.
UBC’s Russian Instructors Stand with Ukraine
We are feeling profound grief and despair at Putin’s invasion of Russia’s sovereign neighbour, and we offer our heartfelt support and solidarity to our Ukrainian students and their families.
CENES Statement in Support of Ukraine
Our department was founded to actively foster the study and understanding of a multinational, multiethnic, multicultural, and multilingual Europe. We reaffirm these principles today, as we declare our support for the peoples of Ukraine and the democratic sovereignty and independence of their country.
Call for Submissions: German Studies Undergraduate Research Showcase 2022
#GSURS2022 is a great way to showcase your amazing work, get feedback from peers and faculty, and add academic experience to your CV or portfolio! Your submission will also be considered for publication in the inaugural issue of Augenblick, a German Studies Undergraduate Research Journal.
PhD Candidate Recipient of SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship
Sabine Zimmermann has been awarded a SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship for her dissertation research project, The Refugee in Contemporary German-language Literature.
Follow UBC German Studies on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter
Through videos, images, and stories, UBC German Studies plans to inform our broader community about upcoming events and opportunities. We will also use these platforms to provide a closer look into the program and the people part of it.
UBC Global Seminar: Exploring Russian Culture and National Identity
Funded by Arts Research Abroad (ARA) and led by Dr. Veta Chitnev, RUSS 303 will bring students to Moscow, where they will explore a selection of themes related to Russia and Russian culture.
Full Program Available for Winter 2021 Term 2 Sawchen, Ziegler Lecture Series
The Winter 2021 Term 2 program for the Sawchen Lecture Series and Ziegler Lecture Series are now available. Register for these free virtual events today!
Foregrounding Diversity in Beginning German Language Classes
In the UBC German program, a committee of teaching faculty have collaborated to improve our beginning German class materials to reflect the diversity of Germanophone societies today.
Full Program Available for Winter 2021 Term 1 Sawchen/Ziegler Lecture Series
Unless otherwise noted, the recording of each lecture will be made available on cIRcle after the live virtual event.