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Empire and Economy in the Pre-Modern Indian Ocean Conference

Empire and Economy in the Pre-Modern Indian Ocean Conference

A two-day international conference on the transformations in the political economy of the Indian Ocean during the formative era of European colonial expansion (1400-1800). 21 and 22 September, 2023 Coach House, Green College No Registration Required Green College is the Conference host. Sessions will explore the impact of economic power, cultural interaction, legal systems, and […]

Prof. Bill French and Prof. Glen Peterson Retire after Three Decades of Inspiring UBC Students 

Prof. Bill French and Prof. Glen Peterson Retire after Three Decades of Inspiring UBC Students 

UBC History faculty Dr. Glen Peterson and Dr. Bill French retire after 30 and 33 years of service to the Department, respectively. Learn about their contributions in this editorial.

On the Bridge to Argentina: A Q&A with Curator Dr. Benjamin Bryce

On the Bridge to Argentina: A Q&A with Curator Dr. Benjamin Bryce

Bridge to Argentina is a brand new multilingual virtual museum with the goals of narrating the history of immigration to Argentina. It presents scholarly research in interactive exhibits and builds connections across the world. We sit down with its curator Dr. Benjamin Bryce for an inside look at the online exhibit and what’s to come.

Celebrating UBC History Class of 2023

Celebrating UBC History Class of 2023

Congratulations, UBC History Class of 2023! Read a message from Department Head Dr. Bonnie Effros and see a list of our graduates as well as the thesis titles of honours students and graduate students.

UBC History Graduate Students Receive Support from the Japanese Canadian Students of 1942 Fund to Further Nikkei Research

UBC History Graduate Students Receive Support from the Japanese Canadian Students of 1942 Fund to Further Nikkei Research

UBC History PhD candidate Nicole Yakashiro and MA student Bailey Irene Midori Hoy expand the field of Japanese Canadian and Asian Canadian history with new perspectives on the past, thanks to the support from the Japanese Canadian Students of 1942 Fund.

Graduate Student Orientation

History Graduate Student Orientation Page!* *The contents of the orientation page was developed by Dr. Paige Raibmon (Graduate Chair 2021W, 2023W) with contributions from Dr. Laura Ishiguro, and Mercedes Peters (PhD Candidate). Acknowledgment: UBC’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. The land it is situated […]

UBC History Students Association Presents: 2023 Trivia Night!

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

Moche Non-Human Persons: Archaeological Insights into Human-Animal Interactions on Peru’s North Coast During the 1st Millennium CE | UBC History Global Premodern Research Cluster

Moche Non-Human Persons: Archaeological Insights into Human-Animal Interactions on Peru’s North Coast During the 1st Millennium CE | UBC History Global Premodern Research Cluster

On April 14, 2023, join the UBC History Global Premodern Research Cluster for “Moche Non-Human Persons: Archaeological Insights into Human-Animal Interactions on Peru’s North Coast During the 1st Millennium CE”, a presentation by Dr. Aleksa K. Alaica (UBC Anthropology). The Global Premodern Research Cluster was established to bring together a multidisciplinary community with shared and […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]