Preparing for digital recovery in advance of disaster
For years, British Columbians have been preparing for “the Big One” as the province sits on a seismic fault line. Regardless of the size or nature, disasters (natural or man-made) can have major implications to global research institutions like UBC. Today, when technology is fundamental in the learning and research ecosystems, a compromised IT infrastructure […]
Growing together: IRP and UBCO
From its inception in 2005 to today, UBC’s Okanagan campus has become an established and innovative hub for research and learning. As Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Deborah Buszard shares her excitement for the implementation of Workday as the core enterprise software system for UBC’s human resources, finance and student administration. IRP is one of […]
Meet Our IRP Sponsors: Andrew Szeri
Professor Andrew Szeri is the Provost and Vice-President Academic for UBC Vancouver, providing leadership for the university’s academic strategy, budgetary and planning processes. The role also includes overseeing UBC’s academic programs and support functions, faculty affairs, enrolment, sustainability and information technology. As an Executive Sponsor for the IRP, Prof. Szeri took time to share his […]
UBC invests in new system to improve collaboration and innovation
With less than a year to go before the launch of its new Human Resources and Finance system in April 2020, UBC is getting ready to “spend less time chasing information and more time on [its] strategic priorities.” The new platform, called Workday, is the first phase of UBC’s Integrated Renewal Program (IRP) — a […]