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UBC welcomes 45 scholars in first wave of Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards

Applications open for the UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund

The UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund supports departments and units at UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, as part of our commitment to the Okanagan Charter to become a health and wellbeing-promoting institution, as outlined in UBC's Wellbeing Strategic Framework. This year, up to $5,000 per project is available to advance three special focus areas:  

Staff in focus: Sukhbir Goraya

As a delivery manager for UBC IT, Sukhbir (or Sunny) leads the team that connects, updates, and maintains the main software applications across the university. Find out why he believes emotional intelligence is a key life skill.

UBC launches food prescription program with gift from RBC

UBC Okanagan professor shortlisted for Canada's top art prize

UBC Computer Science researchers recognized as global leaders in AI

Share a Staff in focus profile

Staff in focus highlights the diverse roles, talents, and interests of our colleagues across the university.Whether you’ve been here for 10 months or 10 years, we’d love to hear about who you are, what you do, and what motivates you in and outside of work. What work achievement are you most proud of? What's the best thing about your work at UBC? Have you received great advice that you'd like to share with others? Tell us.

Preparing UBC for the global soccer tournament this summer

With Vancouver set to host the upcoming global soccer tournament, the National Soccer Development Centre (NSDC) at UBC will serve as a training site for Canada’s Men’s National Team and other international teams between June 11 and July 19. In anticipation of operational impacts to the campus community, we are committed to ensuring that students, faculty, and staff have the information required to plan and be prepared. 

UBC Vancouver—Call for proposals for the 2026 Winter Session Work Learn Program

The UBC Career Centre Work Learn program funds approximately 3,500 part-time hourly appointments each year, subsidizing meaningful work experiences for current UBC Vancouver students.If you have a work opportunity to help students develop their professional skills and contribute to a work environment, submit a proposal to the Work Learn program for winter 2026 employment opportunities (Sept. 1, 2026–Apr. 30, 2027).Submit a proposal by June 15.

AI is helping identify heart health risks for people with breast cancer

Stay up to date with collective bargaining updates

View photos from Faculty and Staff Sports Day

More than 850 faculty and staff came together for the 16th annual Faculty & Staff Sports Day, hosted by Human Resources and Recreation. Under sunny skies, teams engaged in friendly competition, while dressed in creative costumes. The event was made possible by a dedicated organizing team and more than 100 volunteers, whose enthusiasm and hard work helped create a memorable celebration of community and connection.View the UBC Vancouver photos