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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Enhancing operations and safety: BRDF control room & office renovation

As part of an effort to enhance operations and safety, the Bioenergy Research Demonstration Facility (BRDF) control room and office have recently been renovated. The…
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Friday, June 23, 2023

Digital Payments Program: Information security training for new merchants

All merchants, including UBC merchants, who process credit card payments are required to be compliant with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS). The DPP…
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Friday, June 23, 2023

Forecasting for a solid future

Raffaela works with her team to ensure a sound financial position for UBC for generations to come. Read more about what it's like working in…
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Bringing teams together over good food and good laughs

"Food brings people together," explains Bryan Antenor,  Customer Support Manager in Financial Operations. "Connecting over potlucks, having a few good laughs and participating in highly…
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Diving into biodiversity and sustainability: Environmental education and cultural exchange at St’a7mes School

This initiative brings together individuals from various backgrounds and communities, including Elders, settlers, and Indigenous communities; and  aims to foster cultural exchange, a deeper understanding…
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Upcoming road closures on UBC Vancouver campus as of June 19, 2023

Find more information about upcoming road closures around the UBC Vancouver campus as of June 19, 2023. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Are you setting up your international supplier correctly?

In order to ensure smooth processing of supplier invoices and purchase orders, please ensure international supplier setup and change requests are completed well in advance.…
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Friday, June 16, 2023

Helen Yung — Get to Know UBC’s New Comptroller

Fresh onto campus, we've taken the opportunity to ask Helen more about herself, her views on leadership, and what excites her about working with the…
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

CRA prescribed interest rate remains at 5% for Q3 2023

The CRA Prescribed Interest Rate will be 5%, in effect from July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023. This is the interest rate used to…
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Monday, June 12, 2023

Welcome to Helen Yung, UBC’s new Comptroller

Helen Yung joins UBC today as the university's new Comptroller, with responsibility for delivering financial intelligence, planning, and reporting to facilitate decision-making.
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