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How ‘parks for bugs’ boost pollinators in Vancouver

As the days get longer and gardeners plan their spring planting, research from UBC offers some good news—small, simple changes to urban green spaces can make a big difference for pollinators. The study found that reducing lawn mowing and creating pollinator meadows—think of them as ‘parks for bugs’—significantly boosts pollinator diversity, creating healthier and more resilient ecosystems.Read more

UBC recognized as one of Canada's greenest employers in 2025

For the 14th consecutive year, UBC has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. This special award recognizes Canadian employers that lead in creating a culture of environmental awareness, developing exceptional sustainability initiatives and attracting employees because of their environmental leadership. Three reasons why UBC was recognized this year include environmental initiatives across both campuses, its Green Building Action Plan and the Sustainability Coordinator Program.

Staff in focus: Lauren Cheal

As a Workday Student communications manager, Lauren works on two teams within the Faculty of Arts, translating complex information about student systems into accessible communications. Read about her commitment to empathy and wellness in the workplace.

Extension of appointment of Dr. Peter Simpson as Associate Provost, Academic Affairs and Strategy

Sustainable mahogany hits the right note in UBC electric guitar testing

Recognizing Teaching Excellence at UBC Okanagan

The recipients of UBC Okanagan’s Killam Teaching Prize and the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation have been announced.They are exemplary role models who make significant impacts on the culture of teaching and learning on the Okanagan campus.Winner of the Killam Teaching Prize is Dr. Bowen Hui, Associate Professor of Teaching, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science.The Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation was awarded to three faculty members:

Announcing the 2025/26 Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Projects

A total of $2.44 million has been awarded to Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) projects this year. A total of 66 projects aimed at advancing innovation in teaching at UBC were awarded funding.

Meet the 2025 recipients of UBC’s Community-University Engagement Support Fund

UBC Community Engagement, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, is proud to announce the 2024-25 recipients of the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund.This year, a total of $727,014 was awarded to 30 outstanding projects, with grants of up to $25,000 each. These partnerships—spanning urban, rural, and Indigenous communities across the province—are designed to support community-led initiatives while advancing collaborative research, teaching, and learning.

Voting in the 2025 Federal Election

Upcoming federal election and UBC Okanagan on-campus voting information

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Time off to vote in the federal election

As you may be aware, the Canadian federal election takes place on Monday, April 28, 2025. Voting will be open in BC between 7:00am and 7:00pm.