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Transgender Day of Remembrance at UBC

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.


International Transgender Day of Visibility

International Transgender Day of Visibility

March 31 is International Trans Day of Visibility, an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members – and reflect on how we can all contribute to trans inclusion.


Canadian flag lowered in remembrance of the lives lost on flight PS752 - January 2020.

Observing the Sixth Anniversary of the Downing of Flight PS752

On January 8th, we observe the fourth anniversary of the downing of flight PS752 and recognize National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters.


Community Making and Black Flourishing Through the Scarborough Charter

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.


Diversity and Resilience in the Mind, the Body and the Environment

Diversity and Resilience in the Mind, the Body and the Environment

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.


Research horizons: what now, what next? An evening with UBC’s newest University Killam Professors

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

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

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

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.


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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.