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 ItMarch 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 ConferenceJune 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
- Creatrix Rising: Exploring Stories Through Art The Archway Society for Domestic Peace collaborate with UBCO student to launch Creatrix Rising. This transformative program combined art workshops and a public exhibition to support and celebrate women survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
- Supporting Climate Resilience in Vancouver’s DTES through Peer-Led Cool Down Stations and KitsEMBERS Eastside Works, UBC Learning Exchange, and partners across Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) collaborated to provide crucial support to vulnerable DTES residents during the summer’s hottest days.
- Community Engagement’s 2024 Annual ReportIn 2024, the office engaged over 1,600 community partners, faculty, staff, and students through funding, programs, and events. Learn more in our inaugural annual report.
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Funding Opportunities
- Apply for the 2024/25 Community-University Engagement Support FundGet up to $25,000 to support community-university partnerships and projects. Submit a Notice of Intent by September 27, 2024.
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