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International Women’s Day

Women lead on COVID-19 research

From vaccine development to building wearable infection detectors, women at UBC are making significant contributions to the COVID-19 research front. In celebration of International Women’s Day, they tell us about their work and offer advice for young women and girls considering careers in research.

Mar 8, 2021

UBC experts on International Women’s Day

UBC experts on International Women’s Day

UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to International Women’s Day.

Mar 5, 2021

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UBC experts on International Women’s Day

UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to International Women’s Day.

Mar 5, 2020

UBC experts on International Women’s Day

UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to International Women’s Day.

Mar 7, 2019

Kai Li

Female corporate directors seek more advice than male peers

It’s said men are less likely to ask for directions. When it comes to high-level business decisions, a University of British Columbia study shows the stereotype holds true.

Mar 6, 2015

Q&A: Wage gap between the sexes persists

Q&A: Wage gap between the sexes persists

March 8 marks International Women’s Day. Prof. Jennifer Berdahl discusses why despite progress in some areas, there remains a persistent wage gap and a dearth of women at the top of the organizational ladder.

Mar 5, 2015

Out of Africa

Out of Africa

As International Women’s Day approaches, a UBC course helps students gain awareness of challenges faced by girls and women.

Mar 5, 2014

UBC professors celebrate International Women’s Day

A number of UBC faculty offer heartfelt and inspiring words for their female students during International Women’s Day, March 8.

Mar 8, 2012

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