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 2025/26 Community-University Engagement Support Fund
Apply for up to $25,000 to support community-university partnerships that advance collaborative research, teaching and learning and benefit communities across the province.
Events
- September Community Engagement Network Meet-Up
September 16, 2025 | Celebrate the new academic year by meeting your peers who lead and support community-university engagement at UBCV! - CUES Fund Info Session: What to Know Before Applying
September 9, 2025 | Get an overview of the CUES fund, review the applicant guide and eligibility requirements, and ask any questions before submitting your Notice of Intent. - 2025 UBC Partnering in Research Conference
June 12, 2025 | Join us for a full-day event designed to explore the power of collaboration in research. Faculty, staff, graduate students, and community partners will come together to share insights, address challenges, and develop strategies to drive equity and justice forward.
News & Stories
- Meet the Spring 2025 Recipients of UBC’s Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
This spring, the PRE Fund supported 16 new university-community partnerships advancing food justice, cultural memory, Indigenous resurgence, and more across BC. These projects prioritize community leadership, ethical engagement, and experiential learning through reciprocal collaboration. - Report: 2025 UBC Partnering in Research Conference
Relive the highlights of UBC’s 2025 Partnering in Research Conference, including podcasts, photos, and key takeaways. - Meet the CEN: Centre for Community Engaged Learning
Shadi Mehrabi, Bruce Moghtader, and Kyle Nelson are Community Engaged Learning Officers at UBC’s Centre for Community Engaged Learning. Learn how they support faculty in designing impactful courses, build reciprocal relationships with partners, and help embed community engagement into teaching and learning across UBC.
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