Events at: Buchanan Tower 1112

UBC History Colloquium | Records of Rule: New Perspectives on the Lahore State of Ranjit Singh (1799-1839) Copy

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 2023/2024 Colloquium series, featuring a joint talk by Dr. Sayyid Muhammad Farid (Department of […]

2022 Welcome Back Student Event

Don’t let problems with your major, minor, or honours program catch you by surprise. Whether you have questions about completing your History program and applying to graduate, course offerings, degree requirements, academic opportunities, student-directed seminars, or other academic challenges, mark your calendars for the 2022 welcome back event for students, hosted by Dr. Michael Lanthier, […]

UBC History Colloquium | The Price of Knowledge: English Universities and Slavery by Dr. Natalie Zacek

Dr. Natalie Zacek (U Manchester, UK) discusses the similarities and differences in how controversies of enslaved labour in the context of higher education are playing out on both sides of the Atlantic, and how they connect with broader disputes about historical representation, colonial legacies, and reparative justice.

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

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 […]

UBC History Colloquium | History Writing Through the Arts: African Europeans, a Case Study

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. As part of the 2022/2023 Colloquium series, we are pleased to invite you to a talk by Prof. Olivette Otele (Ph.D., FRHistS, FLSW), […]

Meetings in the Margins: Religious and Cultural Contact in Greenland and Sápmi Before 1550 | UBC History Global Premodern Research Cluster

On March 10, 2023, join the UBC History Global Premodern Research Cluster for “Meetings in the margins: Religious and Cultural Contact in Greenland and Sápmi Before 1550”, a presentation by Dr. Cordelia Heß (Nordic History, University of Greifswald). The Global Premodern Research Cluster was established to bring together a multidisciplinary community with shared and varied […]