COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS ABOUT THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS
When people come together it is possible to create positive, significant and lasting differences in communities. Building respectful, reciprocal relationships between communities and UBC is central to the university’s vision of “inspiring people, ideas and actions for a better world” and foundational to excellent teaching, learning and research.
The Community Engagement office at UBC supports university and community partners to work together, bringing the full force of our combined experiences, expertise and knowledge to advance a more just and sustainable society.
Funding Opportunities
- Apply for the 2024/25 Community-University Engagement Support Fund
Get up to $25,000 to support community-university partnerships and projects. Submit a Notice of Intent by September 27, 2024.
News & Stories
- Building a Veteran-Friendly Campus: Legion Partners with UBC to Support Military-Connected Students
PRE Funded Project | Read about how the Royal Canadian Legion’s UBC Branch and UBC’s IVET joined forces to explore challenges faced by veterans and military-connected individuals at UBC. - Challenges in Partnered Research: Navigating Conflict in Partnered Research
In this episode, learn how to navigate and embrace conflict in partnered research to create stronger, more equitable partnerships and outcomes. - Meet the Summer Recipients of UBC’s 2024 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
From advancing Indigenous rights in Kaska Dena Traditional Territory to building seed-saving infrastructure at UBC Farm, this season’s projects showcase the diverse ways in which communities are partnering with UBC students, faculty, and staff.
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Events
- Voices for Health Equity
November 4, 2024 | Join scholars, UBC faculty, and community leaders to explore approaches and collaborations to advance health equity. - Insights from Organizing an Indigenous-Led Event: UBC’s Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
December 4, 2024 | Hear from event co-founders Dana-Lyn Mackenzie and Danilo Caron, along with student organizers, and gain actionable insights for planning meaningful, community-centered events that honor truth and reconciliation. - Stories of Partnership: Central Okanagan Food Bank & UBCO Faculty of Management
November 21, 2024 | Hear about the evolution of the partnership between Central Okanagan Food Bank & UBCO Faculty of Management, their collaborative initiatives, and the importance of reciprocity.
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