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March 21 is International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Today we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. While we can and should reflect on our progress advancing racial equity, diversity, and inclusion to date, this day serves as a call to action for individuals and institutions to continue to work to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination, systemic racism and […]
Apply to serve on UBC’s Accessibility Committee
UBC is taking steps to establish an Accessibility Committee to support disability inclusion and guide future direction at the university. Students, staff, and faculty are invited to apply to serve on the inaugural Committee. The Committee will be tasked with providing on-going guidance and advice to the university on the identification, removal and prevention of […]
Win a Black Care Basket
The Black Care Baskets are a Black History Month initiative created in 2021 to support the wellbeing of Black students, faculty and staff. This year, the Equity & Inclusion Office is partnering with UBC’s Black Caucus and the Student Experience Office to bring back the Black Care Baskets for the third year. Students, faculty and […]
IBPOC STEM Network: a forum to gather, build community, and find support
“Through this gathering, I saw the faces of the voices I heard who spoke on racism and gender bias in the workplace. As a woman of color, I witness how their stories reverberate in my own walls and cry out for change and a total overhaul of sys temic racism and biases that have characterized […]
JEDII STEM Series: A step on the path to a just, equitable and inclusive UBC
So often we have a desire to help others but lack a clear path forward. After all, what can an individual do to change an institution as large as UBC? It turns out, there’s quite a lot. UBC has many resources and initiatives designed to support individuals and units motivated to embed justice, equity, decolonization, […]
Annual employment equity report highlights progress and opportunities towards broader diversity
2021 Employment Equity Report provides the most robust dataset on UBC’s workforce demographics to date. Based on the November 1, 2021 data snapshot and 19,347 as the total number of faculty and staff at UBC, the survey had a 66 per cent faculty and 79 per cent staff response rate at UBC Vancouver, and […]
Roadmap for Change: Implementing anti-racism commitments at UBC
On January 25, join students, faculty and staff from faculties and portfolios across UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver for a virtual forum to recognize the work of the ARIE TF, learn about key recommendations from the ARIE TF Final Report and find out about next steps for implementation of UBC’s equity and anti-racism commitments.
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is about remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have lost to it. It is also a time to take action.
Statement of solidarity in response to Club Q attack
We are deeply saddened by the violence and loss of life in Colorado Springs, United States. In memory of the victims and in solidarity with queer and trans communities impacted by this tragedy, we stand behind the thoughtful and powerful message issued by SOGI UBC.
Trans Day of Remembrance
Explore how you can help mark this year’s Trans Day of Remembrance and access resources for trans community members and those seeking to be better allies.