Meet Dr. Heidi Tworek | Professor, History

Dr. Tworek is a Canada Research Chair and professor in the Department of History and School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. Additionally, she is the director of the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions. Her research focuses on the history and policy of communications, particularly the impact of new media technologies on democracy. An accomplished scholar, she has published extensively on media, global history, and digital and health communications. Tworek is also a senior fellow at several prominent institutions and has advised policymakers globally on media and digital economy issues. She is the author of the award-winning book News from Germany and contributes regularly to major international publications.

Dr. Tworek was named a new Member of the Royal Society of Canada in 2024. The fellowship of the RSC is comprised of over 2,500 Canadian scholars, artists, and scientists, who are peer-selected as the best in their field. These are individuals from all branches of learning who have made remarkable contributions in the arts, humanities, and sciences, as well as in Canadian public life.

Read more about Dr. Tworek and other Arts faculty members who have joined the RSC in 2024: https://www.arts.ubc.ca/news/royal-so...