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UBC History Colloquium | Silencing of Indigenous Histories and Voices in Academia, Museums, and Archives by Dr. Paulette Steeves

The UBC Department of History Colloquium Series brings together scholars who are exploring important methodological, chronological, or geographical issues that challenge the frontiers of our discipline and contribute strongly to our collective discussions. We are pleased to invite you to the 2022/2023 Colloquium series, featuring a talk by Dr. Paulette Steeves, Associate Professor of Sociology-Anthropology […]

UBC History Colloquium | No Smoke Without Fire with Dr. Laura Ishiguro

The UBC Department of History Colloquium Series brings together scholars who are exploring important methodological, chronological, or geographical issues that challenge the frontiers of our discipline and contribute strongly to our collective discussions. We are pleased to invite you to the third event of the 2022/2023 Colloquium series, featuring a talk by Dr. Laura Ishiguro, Associate […]

UBC History Students Association Presents: 2023 Trivia Night!

The History Students Association (HSA) Trivia Night is coming back! Join fellow history buffs and knowledge sponges for fun games, photos, and a slice of pizza. See you there! Event Details Location: Buchanan Tower 1112, 1873 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada Date: January 27, 2023 (Friday) Time: 5:30-9:00 pm (PST) RSVP link: https://forms.gle/d8tTeH7Lruxcm6WW9

From the Circus to the Monastery: Changing Regimes of Punitive Blinding in Byzantium | UBC History Global Premodern Research Cluster

On February 9, 2023, join the UBC History Global Premodern Research Cluster for “From the Circus to the Monastery: Changing Regimes of Punitive Blinding in Byzantium”, a presentation by Dr. Jake Ransohoff (SNF Centre for Hellenistic Studies, SFU). The Global Premodern Research Cluster was established to bring together a multidisciplinary community with shared and varied […]

Figurations of the Nobility in South Asian Intellectual History | UBC History Global Premodern Research Cluster

On February 17, 2023, join the UBC History Global Premodern Research Cluster for “Figurations of the Nobility in South Asian Intellectual History”, a presentation by Dr. Hasan Siddiqui, UBC Asian Studies. The Global Premodern Research Cluster was established to bring together a multidisciplinary community with shared and varied interests in global premodern studies. It serves […]

A Past that Keeps on Giving: Britain’s Colonial and Post-colonial Amnesia

The UBC Department of History is pleased to invite you to a talk by Prof. Olivette Otele (Ph.D., FRHistS, FLSW), Distinguished Professor of the Legacies and Memory of Slavery at SOAS, University of London. This event can be attended virtually or in-person. Refreshments will be available for in-person attendees. However you choose to join us, […]