International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8 to recognize and celebrate women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts towards greater gender equality. UBC is committed to gender equity and inclusion of all women. By challenging and calling out gender bias and inequality, we can all help create a more inclusive UBC.
Black History Month
Black History Month is an opportunity for a focused, intentional, and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement – and the many historical and contemporary contributions of Black Canadians, Black British Columbians, and Black students, faculty and staff at UBC.
Lunar New Year
See the Lunar New Year events happening at UBC and in the community.
Observing the Third Anniversary of the Downing of Flight PS752
On January 8th, we observe the third anniversary of the downing of flight PS752 and recognize National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters.
Transgender Day of Remembrance at UBC
On November 20th, we honour those lost to violence, those who live through violence and transphobia, and recognize the need to disrupt the violence and oppression that trans people continue to face.
Indigenous History Month
June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. The month encourages people to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country.
Community Making and Black Flourishing Through the Scarborough Charter
The purpose of this speaker series is to foreground Black voices in fields where Blackness is particularly underrepresented, and provide actionable and measurable strategies to UBC to increase Black representation and Black excellence in these fields. Speakers from Canada and abroad will be highlighted.
Research horizons: what now, what next? An evening with UBC’s newest University Killam Professors
Join UBC’s six newest University Killam Professors for a unique glimpse into the future of their research and learn why the questions they’re asking are important for us all.
The National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: Student Dialogue
This event is a student-facilitated discussion with the purpose of providing space for post-secondary students from across Canada to reflect on their learnings from the National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism.
The National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism
UBC is convening a two-day virtual event to address the ongoing crisis of escalating anti-Asian racism in Canada.
Forum national sur le racisme envers les Asiatiques
L’Université de la Colombie-Britannique, UBC, organise un événement virtuel de deux jours sur la crise actuelle entourant la montée du racisme envers les Asiatiques au Canada.
Asian Heritage Month at UBC
See what’s happening at UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses for Asian Heritage Month.
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Where are all the Black People?
The purpose of this speaker series is to foreground Black voices in fields where Blackness is particularly underrepresented, and provide actionable and measurable strategies to UBC to increase Black representation and Black excellence in these fields. Speakers from Canada and abroad will be highlighted.
UBC’s Top 12 Instagram Posts of 2019
We’re counting down your favourite moments of 2019, as liked by UBC’s Instagram community
Curiosity led Ziya Tong to The Reality Bubble
Science journalist credits UBC arts degree for critical thinking perspective
Pride at UBC
At UBC, we’re proud of our diverse students, faculty and staff. Explore the many Pride activities at UBC, connect with your community, help create positive space on and off campus and stand up for sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) diversity.
Beyond gaming: augmented reality app teaches empathy
A Geography course is using augmented reality technology to teach students about something of global importance: the Syrian Civil War.
A psychedelic research renaissance
Can psychedelics be used to treat substance use addiction and mental health conditions?
UBC Remembers
This year, 2020 will mark sixty-nine years that The University of British Columbia has hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony.
WOMEN DELIVER 2019
Explore what’s happening at UBC Vancouver is hosting Women Deliver 2019 — the world’s largest conference on gender equality and the health, rights and wellbeing of women and girls. To […]