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UBC Cloud Innovation Centre’s role in advancing UBC’s Strategic Directions

UBC recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2026

This designation is awarded through BC’s Top Employers, an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, recognizing organizations that lead their industries as exceptional places to work.

UBC Debates premieres in Vancouver at UBC Robson Square

 UBC Vancouver piloted a UBC Debates event to a sold-out crowd at UBC Robson Square Jan. 26.Hosted by President Benoit-Antoine Bacon, the debate brought university faculty and community members together to consider the question: 

Time-restricted eating shows promise for overweight people living with Crohn’s

Using AI to support law students and expand access to justice

Early access to registration for Geering Up STEM summer camps

UBC Geering Up offers hands-on summer camps for youth in Grades 1–12, designed to spark curiosity and build creativity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).Did you know? As part of the UBC community, faculty and staff are eligible for discounted registration during select weeks.If you’re planning to register your child for a camp in Vancouver or Kelowna this summer, faculty and staff receive 24 hours of priority access starting Feb. 17 at 9 am, before registration opens to the public on Feb. 18.

Teaching in focus: Luana Carvalho

An assistant professor in the Faculty of Dentistry, Luana teaches Restorative Dentistry to Doctor of Dental Medicine students with an approach that focuses on empathy, care, and experiential learning. To Luana, "teaching is a partnership built on trust and open communication, nurturing both technical skills and a love for learning.”

Q&A with UBC Arts faculty: The history of Black Studies and its relevance today

Wolf reduction boosts caribou survival—but only in rugged terrain

Call for nominations for faculty representatives to the Senate

A message from Rella Ng, Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services and Registrar

Do you feel prepared in the event of an emergency?

Whether it’s an earthquake, wildfire smoke, extreme heat, or flooding, having the right information and resources can make all the difference. We want to hear from you: How prepared are you for emergencies?By sharing your experience in a 15-minute anonymous survey, help shape UBC’s emergency management planning that’s tailored to community needs. The survey results will guide improvements to emergency communication, resource accessibility, and resilience infrastructure.  

Get active this February with Move UBC

This February, Move UBC marks 10 years of inspiring our campus community to move more. From boosting wellbeing to building a more connected campus, Move UBC encourages our campus community to move in ways that feel empowering, comfortable, and motivating. Join free events and activities throughout the month as part of this annual university-wide initiative. Learn more