2020 CUES Fund Recipients Announced
One thing that makes the fund unique is that support goes directly to community partners, an approach that helps remove financial barriers for organizations that are often underserved, marginalized, or excluded.
COVID-19: UBC and the Community
Now more than ever, that UBC must stand with and by communities, to continue our work in partnership toward a more just and sustainable society
UBC continues to be a global leader in impact
UBC’s global impact is highlighted in the new Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, ranking second in Canada for impact, and 13th in the world.
UBC Global Engagement Strategy Launch
UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa J. Ono launched UBC’s global engagement strategy, In Service, on April 12, 2021. The program featured local and global speakers […]
UBC’s Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot appointed United Nations representative on rights of Indigenous Peoples
Ultimately, Dr. Lightfoot says her goal will be to support the implementation of Indigenous human rights in practice, in concrete and consistent ways.
President’s Statement On Anti-Asian Racism
Statement on Anti-Asian Racism
UBC Connects: “Beyond the Police state”
Grounded firmly in the urgencies of the present, Desmond Cole and Robyn Maynard will discuss the limitation of reform and the necessity of creating abolitionist futures.
UBC Connects: “Represent, Represent: The stories we tell change the world around us”
This virtual Masterclass connects a small group of Faculty of Arts students with Kevin Kwan to discuss creative solutions to real-world problems.
UBC Connects: “Prisons and the F-word: Has the time come for a fundamental rethink?”
This talk will explore the notion of prison reform from Cameron’s perspective as South Africa’s inspecting judge of prisons.
UBC Community Celebrates Launch Of New Indigenous Strategic Plan
UBC’s new Indigenous Strategic Plan is an important milestone in UBC’s commitment to truth and reconciliation.
UBC Connects: “Our Existences Are Political”
Join the conversation with James Makokis and Anthony Johnson, the first two-spirit Indigenous couple to win the Amazing Race Canada.
Together Against Racism And Injustice
Recent anti-Black and anti-Asian violence in communities across North America has focused our attention on the deeply rooted racism in Canada and globally. UBC itself is not immune to racism and injustice.
EVENT: Is It Time To Wave The Flag?
Marking 50 years after the partial decriminaization of homosexuality in Canada.
UBC embarks on Canada-wide initiative to assess community engagement
Adriaan de Jager, UBC’s Associate Vice President, Government Relations and Community Engagement, talks about UBC’s role in the Canadian pilot for the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.
2019 CUES Fund Recipients Announced
In December 2019, the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) fund awarded a total of $500,000 to 20+ community organizations working with faculty, staff, and students at UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver. Projects are as diverse as they are important, from community-led marine science to First Nations’ language support in the Yukon, from youth-to-youth climate workshops to […]
Three insights from the President’s Roundtable on Non-Market Housing Innovation
President Ono reflects on insights community leaders shared with UBC leadership at the last roundtable.Read more
UBC Raises Musqueam Indian Band Flag Permanently At Vancouver Campus
The flag of the Musqueam Indian Band will be permanently raised on the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus
2018 CUES Fund Recipients Announced
In January 2018, not-for-profit community organizations and their UBC partners were invited to submit joint proposals for projects that exemplify the principles of ethical engagement: reciprocity, transparency, flexibility and openness, and respect for difference. An interdisciplinary community-university panel reviewed 101 applications totalling 2.3 million dollars in requested funding. The panel selected 10 successful proposals and […]
Musqueam Post Dedicated At UBC Vancouver Campus
Musqueam post acknowledges developing partnership between Musqueam people and UBC.