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.

Research News

Achievement, Announcement, Faculty, Research

Congratulations to our SSHRC Insight Grant and Insight Development Grant Awardees

September 13, 2024
Announcement, Faculty, Research

Disciplining subjectivity in Australian migrant deterrence campaigns

August 30, 2024
Announcement, Research

A moral economy of care: How clinical discourses perpetuate Indigenous-specific discrimination and racism in western Canadian emergency departments

August 30, 2024
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Research Streams
Explore the sub-disciplinary streams within UBC Anthropology that can be areas of specialization for your degree.
Faculty
Learn more about our individual faculty members and their achievements, publications, and current research initiatives.
Labs & Museums
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.
Field Schools
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