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University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university in Vancouver and Kelowna, Canada. UBC News covers research, health, science, climate, and campus stories from Public Affairs.
Announcements
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UBC working to restore access to Canvas following cyber incident at Instructure
On Thursday, May 14, UBC received information from Instructure related to their mitigations and remediations taken to address last week’s cyber incident. Based on this new information, UBC has made the decision to work with Instructure to restore access to Canvas and Canvas Catalog for our community. Faculty who are currently teaching will have already […]
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Community update on Canvas following cyber incident
The UBC community’s access to Canvas is currently unavailable due to a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that owns and operates Canvas. This incident is reportedly impacting thousands of universities and other organizations who use Canvas. As soon as UBC became aware of the incident, we worked quickly to investigate and respond to the […]
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Seeking additional nominations for the triennial elections
In recent months, we invited nominations for representatives for the UBC Board of Governors, as well as both Senates. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. At this stage in the 2026-2029 triennial election process, we are putting out an additional call for nominations for faculty representatives to serve on the Okanagan and Vancouver […]
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2026 President’s awards for staff: call for nominations
Each year, the President’s awards for staff recognize and celebrate staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community, and who enable us to shape the future of research, teaching, and work. I invite you to nominate your staff colleagues for the 2026 awards. Nominations may be submitted by faculty, staff, […]
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Call for nominations for faculty representatives to the Senate
As part of the 2026-2029 triennial election process, we would like to invite nominations for two representatives from each Faculty to serve on the Okanagan and Vancouver Senates. Nomination forms and information about eligibility are posted online. Nominations close at 4pm on February 19. For general questions, please contact UBC Elections at [email protected]. Rella Ng Associate Vice-President, […]
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Vote for Joint Faculties representatives on the Vancouver Senate
There have now been two calls for nominations for representatives of the Joint Faculties (faculty members-at-large) on the Vancouver Senate. At this stage in the process, we would like to inform you that elections to fill the remaining positions are now underway and you are invited to vote for your Joint Faculties representatives on the […]
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Voting open for Board of Governors positions and second call for nominations for both Senates
Further to the UBC Broadcast issued last month, the first round of elections for the 2026-2029 triennium is currently underway with opportunities for you to participate. We previously invited nominations for representatives for the UBC Board of Governors, as well as the Vancouver and Okanagan Senates. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. We […]
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UBC community advised to be aware of sophisticated phishing campaign
Faculty, staff and students are being encouraged to be on alert for phishing emails impersonating Human Resources, payroll and/or university administration. UBC’s cybersecurity team has identified highly convincing emails that include links to fraudulent login pages and multi-factor authentication (MFA) prompts designed to compromise payroll systems. The phishing campaign uses deceptive HR- and payroll-themed emails […]
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Attend the Provost’s All-Faculty Forum on November 3, 2025
I invite you to join me for the upcoming UBC Vancouver All-Faculty Forum on November 3, hosted by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic. This gathering is another opportunity to engage in an open discussion about our academic mission and the evolving role of faculty in shaping UBC for the future. We recently […]
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Seeking nominations for the Advisory Committee for the Vice-President, Research & Innovation search
As you are aware, UBC is embarking on a search for the next Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) as Dr. Gail C. Murphy will be stepping down from her role next spring. Reporting to the President, the VPRI is responsible for providing leadership in the development and administration of research at UBC. The role is […]
Upcoming events
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UBC Farm Workshops – Summer Series
UBC Farm Community Workshops The UBC Farm offers 50+ workshops per year, on a wide range of topics, such as gardening, cooking, baking, food preservation, herbs, plant walks, foraging, arts, wellness, and more. Among the…
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Yoga on the Mall: Free weekly outdoor yoga!
Soak up the sun, stay for the savasana! This summer, find your flow with weekly outdoor yoga on campus! Hosted by UBC Inspired, in partnership with UBC Recreation, these certified instructor led classes are designed for …
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September 2026 MEL Online Information Session
Ready to take your career to the next level? Attend our online information session to learn how the UBC Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) program can help you build advanced technical skills, empowering you to make …
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Designing Your Life
Each day is an opportunity to think like a designer – to be curious, try things out, collaborate with others, reflect, and be mindful when making choices. In this workshop, we challenge you to think about the multiple po…
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Data Bites – File Naming Best Practices for Research Data
Workshop: File Naming Best Practices for Research Data This practical workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team , introduces strategies for consistent and meaningful file naming to support bett…
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Generative AI Studios
These sixty minute, weekly sessions – facilitated by Technologists and Pedagogy Experts from the CTLT – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of the…
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Chung | Lind Gallery Weekly Drop-In Tour
Join us at our weekly drop-in tour through the Chung | Lind Gallery every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. PT. Led by Rare Books and Special Collections and the University Archives archivists, tours can take up to 60 minutes and b…
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Emerging Media Lab 2026 Summer Showcase
The Emerging Media Lab would like to invite you to the Summer Showcase where EML teams will present projects and live demonstrations of their work during summer! This is a public event. Please feel free to share this inv…
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Employer on-Campus: The Kraft Heinz Company
“What’s Cooking at Kraft Heinz: Meet the Next Course of Leaders” Meet the future leaders of Kraft Heinz! Join us for an exclusive information session where you’ll meet our talented interns, trainees and leaders who are s…
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UBC CPD: Nawh Whu’nus’en – We See in Two Worlds: Trauma sensitive practices for collectively healing in relationship Level 1
The Nawh Whu’nus’en – We See in Two Worlds Level 1 Workshop is based on a widely accepted understanding that trauma-sensitive practices are the basis for offering culturally-safe and respectful health services for Indige…
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Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Micro-certificate Info Sessions
Designed for working professionals, UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s wide array of Micro-certificate programs offer an accessible opportunity to elevate your skills, engage with industry leaders and advance in …
