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Department of Anthropology

Faculty of Arts

Through transformative research, UBC Anthropology advances the study and constructive understanding of human diversity and commonality, across the globe and throughout the long span of human existence. We are committed to inspiring people, ideas, and action for a better world.

With a strong reputation for collaboration, we have a vast array of research projects, programs, labs, and partnerships with various field schools and the world-renowned Museum of Anthropology.

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Research News

Announcement, Faculty, Research

New Research Cluster led by Kristen Barnett explores Indigeneity in and out of place

Faculty, Research, Students

Transforming Class Materials into Open Education Resources

Publication, Research

Building a ‘cultural city’: Heritage, identity, and the politics of reconstruction in Bhaktapur, Nepal

Research Streams

Explore the sub-disciplinary streams within UBC Anthropology that can be areas of specialization for your degree.

Learn more about our individual faculty members and their achievements, publications, and current research initiatives.

Learn about our strong partnerships with the world-renowned Museum of Anthropology, the Laboratory of Archaeology, and our Digital and Virtual Media Lab.

Research Initiatives

Learn about our major research projects, programs, and collaboration initiatives with various research units at UBC.

Enhance your degree while gaining hands-on experience through local or global field school opportunities.

Dissertations & Theses

Explore our doctoral dissertations and master’s theses that span all of the subfields of anthropology

UBC Research & Innovation

UBC consistently ranks as one of the world’s top research universities, where open, innovative thinking is changing the world.