Meet the CEN: Kat Cureton, Community Engagement Advisor
In our second “Meet the CEN” interview, we introduce Kat Cureton, an Advisor at UBC Community Engagement and leader of the Community Engagement Network.
Apply to be a reviewer for the 2024/25 Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund
Join a diverse group of UBC faculty, staff, and community leaders to review CUES fund proposals and make recommendations for funding. The reviewer role involves a one-time commitment from January 2 to February 21, 2024.
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.
Meet the CEN: Holly Kim, Operations and Program Manager
We’re thrilled to present a new series that shines a spotlight on the dynamic individuals who make up the heart of our Community Engagement Network (CEN). In our inaugural feature, we’re proud to introduce Holly Kim, the Operations and Program Manager at UBC Community Engagement.
Report: UBC’s 2023 Partnering in Research Conference
Relive the highlights of UBC’s 2023 Partnering in Research Conference, including video recordings of the plenary sessions, photos, and key takeaways.
Meet the spring recipients of UBC’s 2023 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
We have already funded 12 community-university projects this spring! Discover how UBC students, staff, and faculty are collaborating with community partners on a range of initiatives.
Volunteer for the UBC Connects at Robson Square Program
UBC Connects at Robson Square is seeking dedicated volunteers to support our innovative event programming.
Apply for the 2023 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
Get up to $1,500 to fill small resource gaps and empower community partners to build reciprocal relationships with UBC students, faculty, and staff.
Three takeaways from our April CEN session: Exploring tensions and opportunities of community-university engagement work within colonial systems
The Community Engagement Network recently held its first in-person gathering in over three years, bringing together members from both Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.
31 community partners receive funding from UBC’s 2022-23 Community-University Engagement Support Fund
UBC awards over $745,000 to support community-university partnerships that benefit communities and advance collaborative research, teaching and learning throughout British Columbia.
47 community partners receive funding from UBC’s 2022 Partnership Recognition and Exploration fund
This fall, the Office of Community Engagement awarded over $70,000 to support community-university collaboration and relationship building.
UBC signs Statement of Cooperation with the Ismaili Council for BC
Signed on September 28, 2022, this Statement of Cooperation sets the foundation for continuous institutional cooperation in the areas of community engagement and knowledge exchange.
UBC submits Expression of Interest to become co-host of new Canadian classification for community engagement
The host of the inaugural Canadian Carnegie Community Engagement Classification will be responsible for providing the resources and leadership necessary to launch the new classification in Canada.
CUES 2021-22: UBC partners with 27 organizations to create community-university projects across BC
UBC is investing over $500,000 to support partnerships that will benefit communities across the province and advance collaborative research, teaching, and learning.
New scholarship program supports Black Canadian students at UBC
A new scholarship program is providing both financial and institutional support for Black Canadian students at the University of British Columbia […]
Tŝilhqot’in Nation and UBC sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) will be signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at UBC’s Vancouver campus on Wednesday […]
UBC commits to net zero emissions by 2035
The University of British Columbia today unveiled a bold new climate action plan to accelerate emissions reductions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2035 at its Vancouver campus—15 years ahead of the previous target date […]
UBC expanding presence in Surrey with $70M land acquisition
University acquires three-acre property near Surrey Memorial Hospital […]
Black Opportunity Fund partners with UBC to empower next generation of Black leaders
Black Opportunity Fund and UBC have announced a new partnership to empower Black Canadian students to achieve their educational goals and career aspirations.
UBC Faculty of Medicine Response to the TRC Calls to Action Launch
Dermot Kelleher, Dean Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Santa J. Ono, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor, invite you to join us as we launch […]
Statement on the Missing Children of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools
Read the President’s Statement on the Missing Children of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools.
Climate activists Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis join UBC
World-renowned climate activists and journalists Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis are joining the faculty at the University of British Columbia’s department of geography.
New Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives supports implementation of UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan
UBC has launched a new Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (OISI) to coordinate the implementation of UBC’s 2020 Indigenous Strategic Plan (ISP) on both UBC campuses.
Community-University Liaison Initiative
We are excited to announce that we have received funding for a 2-year pilot staff position of Engagement Strategist that will link UBC migration researchers from across faculties with practitioners and organizations in the BC settlement sector.
The National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism
On June 10–11, 2021, join the National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism and contribute to crucial discussions. To address it, we must examine anti-Asian racism within the broader context of racism against Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities.
Desire to help fellow Indigenous students leads to prestigious award for new graduate
UBCO master’s student Sandra Fox, Indigenous Community Liaison, is being recognized with the Governor General’s Gold Medal for her research on Indigenous identity.
President’s Statement on the Missing Children of the Kamloops Indian Residential School
Read the President’s Statement on the Missing Children of the Kamloops Indian Residential School.
Where Are All The Black People? Underrepresentation In The Academy
The purpose of this speaker series is to foreground Black voices in fields where Blackness is particularly underrepresented, and provide actionable and measurable strategies to UBC […]
UBC Connects: “Pluralism: Strengthening respect for diversity”
Maaza Mengiste is a novelist and essayist whose work examines the individual lives at stake during migration, war and exile. This virtual Masterclass connects […]