What have we been missing in racial equity in academia? Talk summary: This talk will cover the data-centred approach used in the Faculty of Science to assess faculty equity and inclusion. It will address the existing state of the racial and gender diversity gap amongst our faculty, show that intervention in the gatekeeping role that […]
Join entrepreneurship@UBC on February 23rd for a Fireside Chat with Rick Hansen—Canadian athlete, philanthropist, and activist for people with disabilities How can people who care about the planet intersect with those who care about an inclusive society and how can we champion diversity of thought within venture creation? Out of the box thinking is a […]
Topic: Upstander Engagement Topic overview: The essentials of upstander engagement – an important tool in standing up to injustice and supporting our commitments and values. Please join Dermot Kelleher, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President of Health, and the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion for a live stream, launch […]
Black (in)Visibility: Black Nurses in Canada who Paved the Way Presented by: Dr. Dzifa Dordunoo, Dr. Karen Flynn, Ismalia De Sousa, and Dr. Lydia Wytenbroek The Consortium for Nursing History Inquiry is hosting a panel for Black History Month called: Black (in)Visibility: Black Nurses in Canada who Paved the Way. This panel will recognize the significant contributions of […]
The Role of Engineers in Decolonization and Reconciliation This event is the fourth presentation in UBC Engineering’s Dialogue Series. To find out more and to RSVP, visit the event page. Speaker: TBA Join us for a speaker series which will introduce our UBC Engineering community to Indigenous knowledge keepers, industry professionals and faculty from across […]
Who does climate change impact most? Countries and peoples that are least responsible for causing climate change are the ones suffering most from its effects. Join UBC faculty, students, staff, and community leaders for an exploration of what climate justice means and why it is so critical to climate solutions. Learn about climate justice in Africa, climate […]
To learn more about the School of Biomedical Engineering’s commitment to Respect, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, visit our REDI Committee page.
The UBC Equity & Inclusion Office is excited to present another Through the Lens series, a series of interactive workshops exploring how different identities intersect, navigate, and experience UBC while offering practical ideas on creating a more inclusive campus. This UBC Equity & Inclusion Office workshop, facilitated by registered clinical counsellor Sacha Médiné, will explore […]
This Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology session is for anyone who teaches at UBC who is looking for an introduction to inclusive teaching practices. Be introduced to the literature underpinning inclusive teaching and discuss why inclusive practices in the classroom are important, including considerations for the online environment. This session will explore diversity at […]