UBC Library opens new Conservation Space in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
A specialized Conservation Space designed to facilitate the conservation, preservation, and treatment of the library’s physical materials has recently been opened at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. The creation of this space will enable UBC’s Preservation Unit to work with greater efficiency and tackle more demanding and challenging responsibilities. The Conservation Space, which opened […]
UBC releases Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force report
Please visit https://news.ubc.ca/2022/04/22/ubc-releases-anti-racism-and-inclusive-excellence-task-force-report/.
UBC leads as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2022
UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2022. This award recognizes employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness, developing exceptional sustainability initiatives, and are attracting employees because of their environmental leadership. Visit the Focus on People website to see why UBC was selected for this award.
Installing antimicrobial copper patches on high-touch surfaces in Applied Science buildings
The UBC Faculty of Applied Science has recently installed more than 400 copper patches in high-touch surfaces across nine department buildings. Funded through the Copper and Health program by Teck Resources, the project aims to use antimicrobial properties of copper to maintain a sanitized environment that reduces the spread of infection. The patches, self-sanitizing adhesive […]
Imagining UBC’s Digital Future
Digital UBC aims to develop a forward-looking strategy that advances Shaping UBC’s Next Century and reflects the needs of the community in the context of a post-pandemic world. With a view to sustaining UBC’s position at the forefront of technology experimentation and adoption in the sector, the digital strategy will guide technology decisions, actions and […]
Changing our systems to ensure a sustainable world
Change in existing social systems is the only way to ensure long term sustainability and address climate change. Efforts such as composting, carbon pricing and electric vehicle usage, although praiseworthy, simply aren’t enough to combat climate change in the long run. This is reflected in the alarming fact that the US and Canada has reached […]
UBC bolstering Wellbeing in a challenging year
Since launching the Wellbeing Strategic Framework in 2019, UBC’s shared vision of being a health and wellbeing-promoting university is more important than ever in the face of complex societal challenges, including the global pandemic, climate emergency, colonization, and systemic racism. In a year made more complex by the COVID-19 pandemic, groups and community members across […]
Envisioning Equality: Faculty and Staff Award Winners
The recipients of Envisioning Equality were announced on March 8, 2022, International Women’s Day. The first of its kind, the award has been initiated to recognize and celebrate exceptional women and gender-diverse faculty and staff at UBC. Women and gender-diverse teachers and employees at the University of British Columbia have made major contributions to the university […]
UBC recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2022
UBC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2022. This designation recognizes employers across Canada with exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. View the full announcement on the Focus on People website to see why UBC was selected for this award.