New course launched to support sexual and gender diversity inclusion
Explore how you can disrupt cisnormativity, heteronormativity and amatonormativity, and build more inclusive spaces for sexual and gender diversity
Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
June is Indigenous History Month and June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day – explore opportunities to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge Indigenous history, heritage, resilience, and contributions.
Announcing the appointment of Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Arig al Shaibah as the new Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, starting July 1, 2022.
Build Your IBPOC STEM Network
IBPOC women and gender-diverse people working in STEM fields – build your community at the IBPOC STEM Networks 2022 Summer Socials. Faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars and graduate students welcome.
JEDII STEM Series Summer Workshops Launched
The JEDII STEM Series offers regular, informal educational sessions and is structured by thematic priorities. This year, themes range from considering JEDII within your research program to setting up inclusive search processes for faculty and staff.
Equity Enhancement Fund – call for proposals
As part of UBC’s commitment to advancing equity and inclusion across its campuses, faculty and staff are invited to submit a proposal by June 5th to the Equity Enhancement Fund.
UBC releases Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force report
A year after its inception, UBC’s Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force has released its report. The report contains 54 recommendations to address systemic racism against Indigenous, Black and People of Colour within the UBC community and to promote inclusive excellence across UBC’s two campuses.
Search for a new lead for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at UBC
The university has launched a search for a new lead of our Equity & Inclusion Office. The new lead for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will work to advance human rights; planning and evaluation; education; and systems change across the university.
Trans Day of Visibility
Celebrated annually, Trans Day of Visibility is an opportunity to intentionally recognize the achievements and contributions of transgender and gender diverse community members.
UBC recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2022
UBC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2022. This designation recognizes employers across Canada with exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.