Reimagining the future of work
In 2021, UBC launched a remote work pilot for faculty and staff to reimagine how we work at the university. The Remote Work program helps to create a flexible workplace environment that supports a range of institutional goals, including the attraction and retention of faculty and staff, as well as our commitments to inclusion, wellbeing, […]
Anti-Racism Teaching and Learning workshop series
The Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning workshops are for UBC faculty, staff, and educators who wish to cultivate a teaching or facilitation practice that serves as a form of solidarity, and is premised upon research and popular education pedagogy in the areas of anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. This is an exceptionally challenging and wildly important time […]
Recommendations from the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force
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. Over the last year, UBC has launched a series of initiatives addressing systemic racism within […]
UBC leads as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2022
For the 11th consecutive year, UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2022. This special award recognizes Canadian employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness, developing exceptional sustainability initiatives, and are attracting employees because of their environmental leadership. Some of the reasons why UBC is being recognized […]
Announcing the launch of the Centre for Workplace Accessibility
View the UBC Broadcast UBC strives to foster inclusive environments for all faculty and staff, where those who are historically, persistently, or systematically marginalized are treated equitably, are respected, and belong. Informed by UBC’s Inclusion Action Plan, consultations with community members, the Disability Affinity Group, and employment equity data, strategic efforts are underway to work […]