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EDI+Indigeneity
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Urban planning is more about people than the built environment
| Spotlight
UBC School of Community and Regional Planning masters student William Canero shares advice and details experiences in the program.
Materials engineering to mind engineering
| Spotlight
I clearly remember the day when my dad woke me up one morning, holding my acceptance letter, his eyes beaming with joy. My excitement knew no bounds. My first year at UBC came with its unique challenges. I struggled with my coursework and at one…
Three UBC students named engineering ambassadors
| Announcement
Three UBC Engineering undergraduate students have received Ambassador Awards from the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation (CEMF).
It’s getting better for trans, bisexual and gay youth – but there’s still room to improve
| Announcement
May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. As we celebrate sexual and gender diversity, it is also important to highlight the continued challenges faced by those with diverse genders and sexualities.
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc appointed UBC School of Nursing director for second term
| Announcement
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, has been reappointed as director of the UBC School of Nursing.
Anti-Racist Teaching & Learning (ARTL)
| Landing page
We have developed the Anti-Racist Teaching & Learning (ARTL) Stem Faculty cohort to unite faculty from Science, Applied Science, Land and Food Systems, and Forestry for their anti-racist learning journey.
Applied Science co-op student pivots to EDI.I amid the pandemic
| Announcement
University of British Columbia student Ashley Kairu, currently in her third year of a chemical and biological engineering degree, had an opportunity to pivot in 2020 and complete her co-op in the Faculty of Applied Science as an Equity Ambassador.
How to be anti-racist on campus (and beyond)
| Announcement
While we may not be able to deconstruct the continent’s universities brick by brick, what we can do is dissect our own problematic views about race in an attempt to build them back up into a worldview that is truly inclusive.
Real Friends are Allies Too
| Spotlight
Though popular opinion warns against mixing business with friendship, the pages of entrepreneurial history will reveal a host of successful ventures that were founded by good friends.
Breaking the vicious cycles: A talk about equity, diversity and inclusion with Dr. Nora Angeles
| Announcement
For over two decades, UBC School of Community and Regional Planning associate professor Dr. Nora Angeles has used planning research and tools to promote equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) around the world.