Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress: Focus on neurodiversity inclusion
December 3 marks the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme – fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress – invites us to reflect on how we can better support disabled community members.
Advancing equity at UBC: A leadership Q&A on the StEAR Report
The UBC Equity & Inclusion Office has released the 2025 Progress Report on the Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) Framework. In this Q&A, Dr. Arig al Shaibah, AVPEI, shares reflections on progress to date and what’s next.
Update on UBC’s Accessibility Plan
During this National AccessAbility Week (May 25 – 31), I am pleased to provide an update on UBC’s efforts to support our obligations under the 2021 Accessible BC Act.
Expressing care for Filipino/a/x community members
We express our shock and sadness following the horrific event at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver that killed several Filipino/a/x members of the community and injured many more.
The future of EDI: A critical moment for higher education
In recent months, we have witnessed an increase in public discourse and policy shifts around equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives—most notably in the United States, where EDI efforts are facing heightened scrutiny, and here in Canada, where some institutions are reconsidering their approaches. These developments emerge within a broader global context of evolving conversations […]
Steadfast in addressing inequities and advancing excellence
Several commemorative days taking place this March remind us of global norms established to safeguard and promote the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people and, in the current context, emphasize the need to counter the intensification of misogyny, racism and transphobia.
AVPEI end of year reflection
As we near the end of the 2024 calendar year, the AVPEI shares highlights from the past year and looks ahead to what’s forthcoming in 2025.
November days of significance and campus community-building
This November marks several commemorative days that are relevant for the Equity & Inclusion Office (EIO) to acknowledge given their implications for the sense of inclusion and belonging for our diverse domestic and international campus communities.