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Lowering barriers to learning for all: How TLEF teams are advancing accessibility through Universal Design for Learning

Meet the founders coming out of the Venture Founder program

Call for letters of intent for Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Transformation projects

Faculty at UBC Vancouver are invited to submit letters of intent (LOI) for Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Transformation projects. Letters of intent for the 2027/28 round of funding must be submitted by 3:00 pm on July 16, 2026.About Large TLEF Transformation projects

Update on new accessibility resources at UBC

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.