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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Facilities staff selected for UBC Venture Founders Fall 2026 cohort

Bryan Archibald and Gilberto Andrade from UBC Facilities has been selected to join the UBC Venture Founders Fall 2026 Cohort, a competitive program which supports…
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Monday, September 28, 2026

Beyond the role: Jaelim Jeon

⚡ Building smarter campuses through innovation, sustainability, and mentorship. Jaelim Jeon BMS Technical SpecialistEnergy, Water & Services, Facilities 👋 Quick facts From improving building efficiency…
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Friday, September 25, 2026

New UBC clinic to provide team-based care for up to 4,450 B.C. patients

Celebration of the newly named MacIsaac Health Building recognizes the MacIsaac family’s historic $40-million gift and showcases B.C.’s first team-based teaching clinic.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Help shape the future of Community Safety at UBC

Community Safety is launching a survey as part of Safety Awareness Week, giving the UBC community an opportunity to share their experiences, perspectives, and priorities…
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Sam Stephens (Director, Community Safety) receives 2026 Security Director of the Year Award

Congratulations to Sam Stephens (Director, Community Safety) on receiving the 2026 Security Director of the Year award from Canadian Security.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Looking ahead to the academic year

As the summer comes to an end and we welcome the start of the new academic year, it’s always nice to see campus bustling again…
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Monday, August 31, 2026

Rowena Yang appointed Associate Vice-President, Finance

I am pleased to share that Rowena Yang has been appointed as Associate Vice-President, Finance, effective September 10, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer pro…
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Monday, August 31, 2026

Koerner Library floor 2 renovations between August 19 to October 28

Renovation work is underway for floor 2 of the Koerner Library from August 19 to October 28, 2026. Construction noise will be noticeable throughout the…
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Friday, August 28, 2026

Associate Vice-President, Finance Announcement

I am pleased to share that Rowena Yang has been appointed as the university’s Associate Vice-President, Finance, effective September 10.
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Friday, August 28, 2026

Associate Vice-President, Finance Announcement

I am pleased to share that Rowena Yang has been appointed as the university’s Associate Vice-President, Finance, effective September 10. 
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