UBC stands in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
UBC prides itself on our diverse and vibrant learner, scholar, and professional communities – our local and global excellence and relevance is strengthened by this diversity, including the presence and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff. Read more >
Message from the Associate Director
Maï Yasué shares her educational approach as she steps into her new role as the Associate Director for the the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI). Read more >
Appointment of Dr. Saleem Razack as Senior Faculty Advisor in REDI
The REDI Office is pleased to welcome Dr. Saleem Razack, Professor, Division of Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics as the Senior Faculty Advisor, Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Read more >
We’re hiring!
We are looking for two Equity Advisors to join our REDI team. Are YOU our next team member? Read more >
Appointment of Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup as Director, Indigenous Engagement
It is with a mixture of joy and sadness that we share the news of the appointment of Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup as the Director of Indigenous Engagement. Read more >
Announcement: Dr. Neila Miled, Antiracism Advisor
It is with sadness that we announce the departure of Dr. Neila Miled, the Antiracism Advisor for the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI). Read more >
Welcome Maï Yasué!
Maï Yasué has been appointed as the Associate Director of the REDI office. Read more >
UBC student cycling across Bangladesh to raise awareness of climate change impacts
UBC student Abul Bashar Rahman is preparing for an epic bike ride across Bangladesh to produce a documentary about how those most vulnerable to climate change in the country are experiencing and preparing for its impacts. Read more >
New legislation will reduce barriers for people
British Columbia will become the first province in Canada to systematically amend provincial laws to remove outdated gendered and binary language, better reflecting the diversity of the province and ensuring everyone can access provincial programs and services. Read more >
EDI Student Scholarships in Orthopaedics
UBC Orthopaedics announced to new annual EDI related scholarship for students. The first is for Indigenous and Underrepresented Students; and the second is for Orthopaedics Resident working on a project in the area of respect, equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion (READI) in Orthopaedics. Read more >