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.
Events
- Exploring 21st Century Fertility Law: How modern Canadian families are navigating the complex legal challenges of fertility
March 10, 2025 | Join us for this accessible and informative conversation and Q&A about the complexities and challenges in family and fertility law in Canada. This important public conversation will shed light on gaps between Canadians’ lived experience of family life and legal realities, and explore intersections of law and social change. - How to Explain Your Community Engagement Work to People Who Don’t Get It
March 11, 2025 | University staff supporting community engagement play a vital role in fostering partnerships and creating impact but can often struggle to convey the value of their work. Join us for an interactive session to clarify your role, advocate for your programs, and communicate the impact of engagement. - 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
- Stories of Partnership: hua foundation and UBC ACRE + ACAM
Listen to the third CEN “Stories of Partnership” podcast, produced in partnership with UBC’s ACAM. This episode features christina lee from hua foundation, John Paul (JP) Catungal from ACRE, and Szu Shen from ACAM. Hear how they co-deliver ACAM320J and about their decade-long partnership. - Meet the CEN: Karen Chu, Innovation Partnerships Manager
Karen Chu serves as the Innovation Partnerships Manager at UBC’s Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. In this interview, Karen shares her insights on building effective partnerships and aligning mutual goals to address critical societal challenges. - Challenges in Partnered Research: The Power of Storytelling in Collaborative Research
In this episode, learn how storytelling though a variety of mediums, namely comics, podcasts, and apps, are powerful tools for engaging audiences, securing research funding, and delivering impactful messages.
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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.
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