UBC HRC Alumni students crafted a curriculum package that explores academic freedom on a global scale. By highlighting the contributions and efforts of scholars at risk, this tool advocates for intellectual pursuits across borders and underscores the importance of academic freedom in fostering knowledge and societal advancement.
PPGA 391A students and a representative from OBVC discuss the challenges and value of working on a community-based project together, sharing key insights about experiential education.
Lolita Persad reflects on her experience working with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association on a community partner project as part of PPGA 391A. She discusses the challenges and value of experiential education.
After years of successful collaboration, the Office of Regional and International Community Engagement (ORICE) celebrates Dr. Jenny Peterson’s efforts in the Human Rights Collective (HRC), a welcoming community for students and faculty committed to examining, collaborating, and acting to advance human rights. Dr. Peterson, an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Political Science and HRC advisor, plays a crucial role in creating an interactive environment that spans academic courses to engagement opportunities for upper-year undergraduate students.
UBC Psychology featured Scholars in Prison Program participants Khushi and Golsa in a Q&A on their experience in the program.
Luiza Teixeira, Emma Li, and Golsa Moazedi reflect on their work in the Scholars in Prison Engagementship and the importance of student-led advocacy.
Human Rights Education Advisory Committee – Call for Students! Are you an upper-level student at UBC interested in an interdisciplinary approach to human rights? Do you want to engage with human rights in higher education? The Human Rights Education Advisory Committee is looking for two motivated students to represent diverse student perspectives and get involved […]
Please send CV and cover letter to ubc.hrc@ubc.ca Position is open until filled. Job Description: Student Research Assistant – ICF Afghanistan Project Description Job Title: WL W22 Student Research Assistant – ICF Afghanistan UBC Unit: Office of Regional and International Community Engagement Position Dates: TBD Hours Per Week: 10 Note: This is a hybrid position […]
Thank you for your interest. Applications are now closed. The UBC HRC is hiring for a graduate academic assistant and an undergraduate academic assistant for the development of a Human Rights Training Program. Deadline: Please send your cover letter and resume to us at ubc.hrc@ubc.ca by Friday, July 8th, 2022
We are excited to launch a range of new programs and opportunities at the UBC Human Rights Collective (UBC HRC), starting with our community partnership with the Dallaire Centre of Excellence (DCOE). The Collective aims to develop, support and secure resources for a community of praxis of engaged scholars. Scholars who lead and participate in teaching […]