The Transition from Industrial to Land Capital in Hong Kong | Seminar with Dr. Tak-Wing Ngo (吳德榮)
Hong Kong’s postwar economic boom was spearheaded by the manufacturing industry, notably the textile and garment sector. Yet the whole industry was already in decline by the late 1970s. The economy was rapidly dominated by the financial and real estate sectors.
Congratulations, UBC History Class of Spring 2025!
Our sincere congratulations to the UBC History Graduating Class of May 2025! We are confident that your studies in the department and at UBC have offered you a multitude of exciting opportunities to explore your curiosity, pursue your passions, and grow as a person during your time here.
Medieval Studies x HSA Board Game Event
Join us for an end of term UBC undergraduate board game social event Hosted by the HSA & the UBC Medieval Studies Program April 09, 2025, 2-4:45PM at Pizza Ludica, Downtown Vancouver (189 Keefer Pl, Vancouver) Join us for an afternoon of pizza, board games, & fun! *Free entry. Each attendee is entitled to 1 […]
The Role of Women in Global History Before 1500 CE
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, here’s a list of the contributions of women to global history, inspired by materials featured in UBC History’s HIST 101: Global History Before 1500 CE, taught by Dr. Sara Ann Knutson.
Museums, Anthropology, and the Politics of Knowledge Production in Vietnam, 1940-1954
Date: Friday March 21, 2025 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT Location: Buchanan Tower 1112 The Empires in Asia Cluster is delighted to welcome Pin-Hua Chou (UCLA) to speak about her ongoing research on museums, anthropology and knowledge production in Vietnam. There is no associated reading for this event, and a light lunch will […]
Alumna Feature: Georgia Twiss (MA History 2022)
UBC History alumna Georgia Twiss (MA ’22), Reference Historian at The Museum & Archives of North Vancouver, shares her journey from student to working historian and the valuable lessons she learned along the way.
Alumnus Feature: David Williams (BA History Major, AMNE Minor 2023)
David Williams first graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Arts in Commerce in May 1978. When he turned 65, five years after retiring from a career in the investment industry, he reactivated his student status and dove into courses offered by UBC History. Read his story here.
Burge Lecture 2025 | “A Crying Need for a Day Care Centre” with Dr. Sarah Nickel
Burge Lecture with Dr. Sarah Nickel The Burge Lecture is an annual endowed lecture organized by the History Graduate Students Association and made possible by a generous donation from UBC alumnus William Burge. The series provides students, faculty, alumni and community members the opportunity to connect with historians and scholars engaged in exciting research relevant to our […]
The Price of Collapse with Timothy Brook
The UBC History Empires and (Post-)Colonialisms in the Asia-Pacific Cluster features local 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, regardless […]
Silver Screens and Golden Dreams with Jane Ferguson
The UBC History Empires and (Post-)Colonialisms in the Asia-Pacific Cluster features local 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, regardless […]