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UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2026

UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2026

February 10, 2026

This designation, awarded through the annual BC’s Top Employers competition by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, highlights organizations that lead their industries as exceptional places to work.

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Celebrating Black History Month: Looking Back to Move Forward

January 30, 2026

This February, the UBC community is invited to celebrate progress in supporting Black students, faculty, and staff and to recommit to the ongoing work of addressing systemic anti-Black racism.

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StEAR Enhancement Fund accepting faculty and staff proposals starting Jan 12

StEAR Enhancement Fund accepting faculty and staff proposals starting Jan 12

January 7, 2026

UBC faculty and staff are invited to apply for the upcoming round of the Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism (StEAR) Enhancement Fund, open from January 12 to February 8, 2026. 

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41 equity and anti-racism projects funded across UBC Vancouver and Okanagan

41 equity and anti-racism projects funded across UBC Vancouver and Okanagan

January 2, 2026

Forty-one projects led by students, faculty, and staff across UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan have received funding through the fall 2025 cycle of the Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism Enhancement (StEAR) Fund.

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Equity in Action: 2025 Year in Review from the AVPEI

Equity in Action: 2025 Year in Review from the AVPEI

December 15, 2025

In this year-in-review, learn about highlights of our collective progress and some of the priorities that will guide our work in 2026 and beyond.

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In Memoriam: Dr. Sharon E. Kahn, UBC’s First AVP, Equity

December 12, 2025

Dr. Kahn, who passed away recently, served as UBC’s first director of employment equity (1989) and first associate vice-president, equity (1994).

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Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress: Focus on neurodiversity inclusion

December 3, 2025

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.

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Tips to make winter holiday celebrations more inclusive

November 14, 2025

Whether you’re planning a team lunch or hosting an end-of-year event, here are some ways to make your holiday gatherings more welcoming for everyone and reflect UBC’s values and commitments of respect and inclusion.

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Now open for students: StEAR Enhancement Fund

Now open for students: StEAR Enhancement Fund

October 14, 2025

UBC students are invited to apply to the Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism (StEAR) Enhancement Fund by November 9, 2025.

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Celebrating leadership in advancing anti-racism and inclusive excellence

Celebrating leadership in advancing anti-racism and inclusive excellence

October 6, 2025

UBC has announced the 2025 recipients of the President’s Service Awards for Excellence and the President’s Staff Awards, recognizing staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community. Among this year’s honourees are two staff members recognized for their exceptional efforts in advancing anti-racism and inclusive excellence—a category that celebrates leadership in […]

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