Terror Capitalism with Dr. Darren Byler
The UBC History Empires and (Post-)Colonialisms in the Asia-Pacific Cluster features local non-UBC scholars who have recently published monographs to have informal discussions about a chapter or two of their book. We invite all faculty and graduate students with interests in modern Asia/-Pacific (broadly defined) and the themes of empire, colonialism, or postcolonialism/decolonization to join, […]
Bundok: A Hinterland History of Filipino America with Dr. Adrian de Leon
The UBC History Empires and (Post-)Colonialisms in the Asia-Pacific Cluster features local non-UBC scholars who have recently published monographs to have informal discussions about a chapter or two of their book. We invite all faculty and graduate students with interests in modern Asia/-Pacific (broadly defined) and the themes of empire, colonialism, or postcolonialism/decolonization to join, […]
UBC History Colloquium | “The United Nations and American Culture: Everyday Life in the Territory of the Hegemon”
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 2023/2024 Colloquium series, we are pleased to invite you to workshop a dissertation chapter by doctoral candidate Dexter Fergie […]
UBC History Colloquium | “From North End to Pañatown” with Dr. Sharika D. Crawford
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 2023/2024 Colloquium series, we are pleased to invite you to a talk by Dr. Sharika D. Crawford (Speedwell […]
Empire and Economy Conference Programme
Thursday, 21 September 10:00AM – Welcome 10:15AM-11:45AM- Session 1 12:00PM-1:30PM – Lunch Break 2:00-4:15 – Session 2 5:00PM-6:30PM – Session 3 6:30PM-7:00PM – Reception Friday, 22 September 9:30AM-12:00PM – Session 4 12:15PM-1:30PM – Lunch Break 2:00PM-4:00PM – Session 5 7:00PM-9:00PM – Participants (No host) Dinner 9:00PM – End of Conference Generously supported by Green College, […]
Session Information
Thursday, 21 September Session 1: China and the Indian Ocean Chair: Richard Unger 10:15 AM -11:45 AM The Western Ocean before the West: The Indian Ocean in the Chinese Geographical Imagination Timothy Brook, University of British Columbia Acceleration and Assurance: Why the Indian Ocean Shiptracks are the Opposite […]
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
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
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
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.