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UBC Office of Regional and International Community Engagement Office of Regional & International Community Engagement ORICE is the Office of Regional and International Community Engagement at UBC.

With a growing number of community partners in Canada and around the world, ORICE is committed to overcoming complex social and ecological challenges.

šŸ’»Modern digital technology has radically transformed how human rights are defended - and how they can be violated. Learn...
10/06/2026

šŸ’»Modern digital technology has radically transformed how human rights are defended - and how they can be violated. Learn more about how human rights defenders work in the realm of tech, and the ways that innovative tools can open new possibilities for positive change in our newest blogpost!

šŸ“ŒThese blogposts are part of a research project that aims to map and document Canadian university-based programs that directly support human rights defenders. The project, titled "Human Rights Defenders at Risk: An Exploration of Roles, from the Frontlines to our Universities," will identify best practices, drawing on both Canadian and international examples, and recommend ways universities can strengthen their supportā€” including through collaboration with HRDs and civil society groups, and through improved public policy.

šŸ”—You can stay connected to the Human Right Collective's future programming, and find our blogposts, released every other week, on our website (linked in bio)!

šŸ’»Modern digital technology has radically transformed how human rights are defended - and how they can be violated. Learn...
10/06/2026

šŸ’»Modern digital technology has radically transformed how human rights are defended - and how they can be violated. Learn more about how human rights defenders work in the realm of tech, and the ways that innovative tools can open new possibilities for positive change in our newest blogpost!

šŸ“ŒThese blogposts are part of a research project that aims to map and document Canadian university-based programs that directly support human rights defenders. The project, titled "Human Rights Defenders at Risk: An Exploration of Roles, from the Frontlines to our Universities," will identify best practices, drawing on both Canadian and international examples, and recommend ways universities can strengthen their supportā€” including through collaboration with HRDs and civil society groups, and through improved public policy.

šŸ”—You can stay connected to the Human Right Collective's future programming, and find our blogposts, released every other week, on our website (linked in bio)!

šŸ¤”How can the development of a research-informed knowledge resource strengthen future advocacy efforts on behalf of wrong...
09/08/2026

šŸ¤”How can the development of a research-informed knowledge resource strengthen future advocacy efforts on behalf of wrongfully imprisoned scholars more broadly?

šŸ“šIn a collaborative research project with Scholars at Risk and the UBC Human Rights Collective, selected students will contribute practical resources that will support future human rights advocacy broadly while undertaking advocacy for a specific scholar in prison.

šŸ“”Applications are open to apply for our Scholars in Prison engagementship, either through GEEP or the Scholars Program, and close in early Septemberā€¦
ā–ŖļøSeptember 3rd for Scholars Program
ā–ŖļøSeptember 13th for GEEP

You can apply now, and learn more through the link here:https://orice.ubc.ca/geep-program/sip-2026w/. For any questions or inquiries about the program, or the application process, email us at [email protected].

We look forward to reading your applications!

09/01/2026

Luckily, with our GEEP and Scholars Program, making a decision doesnā€™t have to mean choosing between the orange and strawberry soda šŸŠšŸ„¤šŸ“The programs work to complement one another, engaging with the same GEEP engagementship (like Scholars in Prison, or Kamili) through either a participant or peer leader role.

By choosing an engagementship that interests you most from our 4 community projects, you can take part either as a participant or peer leader in a meaningful experiential learning experience. Apply now to join an exciting community project šŸŒ ā€” whether that means advocating for imprisoned scholars across the globe, or researching ways to strengthen rural communities in BC!

APPLICATION DETAILS
šŸ¹Scholars Program Deadline: Sept 3rd, 2026 (11:59PM)
šŸ§GEEP Deadline: Sept 13th, 2026 (11:59PM)
ā­Apply now through the link in our bio!

šŸ¤” How can investing in the education of mental health nurses, and utilizing community-based mental health care, lead to ...
08/27/2026

šŸ¤” How can investing in the education of mental health nurses, and utilizing community-based mental health care, lead to a profound impact across Kenyaā€™s mental health systems?

šŸ“šIn a collaborative research project with Kamili Organisation and UBC ORICE, selected students will represent the next phase of this long-term partnership by focusing on knowledge translation, dissemination, and continuous evaluation of the Kamili Model.

šŸ“”Applications are open to apply for the Kamili engagementship, either through GEEP or the Scholars Program, and close in early Septemberā€¦
ā–ŖļøSeptember 3rd for Scholars Program
ā–ŖļøSeptember 13th for GEEP

You can apply now, and learn more through the link here:https://orice.ubc.ca/geep-program/kamili-2026w/. For any questions or inquiries about the program, or the application process, email us at [email protected].

We look forward to reading your applications!

šŸ¤”How can community-led coalition advocacy lead to meaningful change in policies to protect provincial agricultural land...
08/25/2026

šŸ¤”How can community-led coalition advocacy lead to meaningful change in policies to protect provincial agricultural land, support existing farmers and rural communities, and create pathways for future generations to contribute to sustainable food production and productive agricultural land use?

šŸ“šIn a collaborative research project with the Dunster Community Association and UBC ORICE, selected students will work to strengthen and sustain an emerging provincial coalition for rural wellbeing, combining coalition coordination, community-engaged research, interviewing, policy documentation, communications, and resource development.

šŸ“”Applications are open to apply for our Dunster engagementship, either through GEEP or the Scholars Program, and close in early Septemberā€¦
ā–ŖSeptember 3rd for Scholars Program
ā–ŖSeptember 13th for GEEP

You can apply now, and learn more through the link here: https://orice.ubc.ca/geep-program/dunster-2026w/. For any questions or inquiries about the program, or the application process, email us at [email protected].

We look forward to reading your applications!

šŸ¤” How is social inclusion understood, experienced, and practiced by people and organizations across a local community me...
08/20/2026

šŸ¤” How is social inclusion understood, experienced, and practiced by people and organizations across a local community mental health system in Kenya?

šŸ“šIn a collaborative research project with Basic Needs Basic Rights (BNBR) and UBC ORICE, selected students will consider how social inclusion approaches shape the perspectives and experiences of people with lived experience community-based intermediaries, health care providers, and health-system administrators who are interest holders in the mental health system.

šŸ“”Applications are open to apply for the BNBR engagementship, either through GEEP or the Scholars Program, and close in early Septemberā€¦
ā–ŖļøSeptember 3rd for Scholars Program
ā–ŖļøSeptember 13th for GEEP

You can apply now, and learn more through the link here: https://orice.ubc.ca/geep-program/bnbr-2026w/. For any questions or inquiries about the program, or the application process, email us at [email protected].

We look forward to reading your applications!

08/17/2026

āœØIt takes something big and exciting to summon our ORICE mascot, Winnieā€¦ Like our announcement of GEEP & the ORICE Scholars Program!

šŸšŒFrom community projects on mental health systems strengthening, to advocating for imprisoned scholars across the globe, thereā€™s unique opportunities for you to engage in meaningful learning ā€“ or to lead a project team through our mentorship program!

šŸ“”Applications are open for both programs, but close in early September (September 3rd for Scholars Program, and September 13th for GEEP). To learn more about both programs, click the link in our bio, or check out our previous posts!

For any questions or inquiries about the program, or the application process, email us at [email protected]. We look forward to reading your applications!

Itā€™s officially that time againā€¦ Our ORICE Scholars Program is launching for September! šŸŽāœØšŸ“š Designed for students of all...
08/13/2026

Itā€™s officially that time againā€¦ Our ORICE Scholars Program is launching for September! šŸŽāœØ

šŸ“š Designed for students of all faculties interested in peer leadership, Community Engaged Research (CER), and collaborative project design, the ORICE Scholars Program offers a unique opportunity to engage in experiential learning activities, and gain valuable skills and knowledge through structured training and mentorship.

šŸ“ Interested, but donā€™t know if you meet the requirements? Hereā€™s a checklist ā€”
1ļøāƒ£ Looking to deepen your experience in Community Engaged Research or Advocacy
2ļøāƒ£Active 4th year undergraduate or graduate student
3ļøāƒ£Have a strong academic record
4ļøāƒ£Have previous research & leadership experience
5ļøāƒ£Have the ability to meet the time commitment
ā€¦if you answered yes to these, youā€™ll be a perfect fit!

šŸ“ Donā€™t delay applying, because applications close September 3rd, 2026! To start, click the link here (https://orice.ubc.ca/programs/orice-scholars-program/), or search up ā€œUBC ORICE Scholars.ā€ Find the engagementships youā€™re most interested in, then select that option in our Qualtrics application!

If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]. We look forward to reading your applications!

Weā€™re thrilled to launch our Global Experiential Education Program (or GEEP, for short) for another year of fruitful lea...
08/13/2026

Weā€™re thrilled to launch our Global Experiential Education Program (or GEEP, for short) for another year of fruitful learning, critical engagement, and collaboration!

šŸŽ’šŸŒ€ GEEP is a fantastic opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to engage in experiential learning rooted in Community Engaged Research (CER) from here at UBC. Whether you are interested in mental health systems strengthening, agricultural policy, or academic freedom and advocacy, you can find opportunities to gain meaningful experience!

šŸ‘¤ Interested, but donā€™t know if youā€™ll meet the requirements? As long as youā€™re an undergraduate (with 60 or more completed credits) or a graduate student with an interest in Community-Based Research (CBR), youā€™ll be eligible! All faculties welcome.

šŸ“ Applying is easy ā€” donā€™t delay, because applications close September 13th, 2026! To start, click the link here (https://orice.ubc.ca/programs/global-experiential-education-program-geep/), or search up ā€œUBC ORICE GEEP.ā€ Find the engagementships youā€™re most interested in, then apply through the Qualtrics application available there!

If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]. We look forward to reading your applications!

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