Dimensions pilot at UBC: Equity, diversity and inclusion in our research community
Endorsing the Government of Canada’s Dimensions: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Canada charter, UBC is one of 17 Canadian post-secondary institutions participating in a pilot project to help transform and drive change to enable more EDI in research in Canada. The two-year pilot seeks to identify and eliminate systemic obstacles and inequities faced by, but not […]
Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence at UBC
Equity, diversity and inclusion are necessary conditions for attracting and retaining the best and brightest students, faculty and staff from around the world. This requires that we create inclusive environments free from racism in which to work, learn and live. Working toward change In June 2020, President Ono reaffirmed our institutional commitment to inclusion and […]
The President’s Leadership Forum on anti-racism and systemic inequities in higher education
The President’s Leadership Forum is a regularly occurring annual event that brings senior leaders from across UBC together on topics of strategic importance. Hosted by UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa Ono, the 2020 President’s Leadership Forum featured an afternoon of conversation around systemic racism and UBC’s commitment to inclusion. The discussion was led by Professor […]
UBC leads as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2021
For the tenth consecutive year, UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2021. This special award recognizes Canadian employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness, developing exceptional sustainability initiatives, and – because of their environmental leadership – are attracting employees. Some of the reasons why UBC is being […]
New pilot program maximizes the impact of junior faculty
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are highlighting a new pilot program at the UBC Vancouver campus that aims to engage junior faculty, primarily cisgender and transgender women, in the early stages of their academic career. Naznin Virji-Babul, Senior Advisor to the Provost on Women and Gender-Diverse Faculty, is piloting the initiative, Maximizing Impact: Navigating […]