The retirement of the single-use cup: Inside UBC’s shift to a circular campus - UBC News From a mandatory cup fee to hospital-grade reusable Friendlier containers, UBC is reshaping how an entire campus thinks about daily consumption.

As Earth Day approaches, UBC's single-use coffee cup has a story to tell, and it's one about its own disappearance. news.ubc.ca/2026/04/reti...

#UBC is proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2026!

Learn how UBC offers exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs to make us a great place to work: bit.ly/4sbgIgp

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Announcing the launch of our refreshed UBC Ambassadors website! ambassadors.ubc.ca

The UBC Ambassadors program celebrates the academic leaders who bring world-class conferences and events to our campus. Visit the site to meet the faculty leaders who make it all possible.

We are deeply shocked and saddened by the shootings at Tumbler Ridge and extend our deepest sympathy to all those impacted. This is a truly horrific event and our hearts are with the people of Tumbler Ridge and all British Columbians.

Push forward with UBC: Tackling microplastics - Beyond The University of British Columbia is finding nature-based solutions to material problems.

The challenges are real. Microplastics and nanoplastics are in our food, water and the air we breathe. They’re even in our bodies.

At UBC, students and researchers are partnering with communities and businesses to find sustainable solutions.

See how we’re pushing forward, every day: bit.ly/4o7vzWO

Are you prepared for an earthquake? - Safety & Risk Services On October 16, practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:16 am during the annual Great BC ShakeOut. UBC will also test its emergency notification system.

Practice how to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON at 10:16 am on Oct 16 during #ShakeOutBC2025. 🚨 As part of ShakeOut, on Oct 16, UBC Vancouver will test its emergency notification system, UBC Alert. Students, faculty and staff will receive a test notification by text and voice message.

UBC launches a shared vision for a bright future: UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030 - UBC News UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030 positions the university to lead through global challenges, advancing excellence in research, teaching and innovation.

UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030 is here! 🎉 While reaffirming our commitment to ongoing priorities, we’re building on these foundations with seven new strategic directions to help UBC move forward.

Learn more: news.ubc.ca/2025/10/ubc-...

These awards are presented annually by the university to recognize staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community.

Congratulations to the staff recipients of the 2025 UBC President's Service Awards for Excellence and the President's Staff Awards!
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Kiwibots coming to UBC Vancouver campus as part of innovation partnership with Rogers Communications - UBC News Three robotic ambassadors have learned enough about UBC Vancouver’s bookstore and campus to help human students get ready for the new school term. Starting Sept. 2, the trio of Kiwibot robots dubbed G...

Three robotic ambassadors are helping human students get ready for the new school term this month.

The Kiwibot robots dubbed Grey, Kelly and Robson are putting their knowledge on display and to the test at the UBC Bookstore.

2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day | Join Land and Food Systems and Forestry for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day on Sept 30.

Join #UBCForestry and @landfood.ubc.ca on September 30 at 1956 Main Mall as we unite for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day.

Learn more: bit.ly/osd-2025
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Organic waste sorting in residence remains a stubborn sustainability challenge. Last year, we collaborated with #UBC C+CP and the SEEDS Sustainability Program to find a solution. Learn more at sustain.ubc.ca/stories/wast...

Harvest Feastival 2025 Fourwaves - Harvest Feastival 2025

Get your tickets to Harvest Feastival on September 18! This epic evening brings the UBC community together for a family-style feast, catered by UBC Food Services' Sage Catering, plus special programming in the Arts and Culture District! For menu and tickets visit event.fourwaves.com/harvest2025/

Designing a better housing website experience starts with YOU! Take our short survey by September 30 for a chance to win a $100 @ubcbookstore gift card (can be used in-store or online). Winner drawn October 1. 🏠✨⁠
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Illustration of three diverse individuals—one using a wheelchair, one standing, and one seated—collaborating around a table with laptops and coffee mugs. Text overlay reads: Join UBC’s Accessibility Committee. Apply by July 8.

Help shape accessibility at #UBC. UBC students, faculty and staff are invited to apply to join the Accessibility Committee to support disability inclusion and guide future directions for accessibility. Apply by July 8. bit.ly/3Ter3bN

Indigenous History Month - UBCevents Indigenous History Month events at UBC Vancouver

June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day—an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.

Find events and resources at UBC: bit.ly/43CbGik

Team Finland player raising his stick as he skates out of the end zone after delivering the championship-winning goal again team USA.

While the hockey world had its attention on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, world championship hockey was happening right here at #UBC Vancouver. Discover how staff across SHCS and UBC collaborated to make the World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships safe, inclusive and accessible. shcs.ubc.ca/wdihc-2025-t...

UBC has ranked 40th in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings released today. The university ranks third among Canadian institutions and in the top 3% globally.

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Ongoing global events may be affecting members of our UBC community in different ways. If you are seeking support or someone to talk to, please know that UBC offers resources to help. (Links in thread.)

UBC Opens Canada’s First 24/7 Amazon Just Walk Out Powered Autonomous University Convenience Store Read about UBC Opens Canada’s First 24/7 Amazon Just Walk Out Powered Autonomous University Convenience Store. Looking for the best restaurants in Vancouver?

"There’s no cashier. No checkout counter. No app. Just swipe in, grab your stuff, and leave." Read about our new Gage Market, a 24/7 Amazon Just Walk Out Market—the first on a university campus in Canada. #UBC #amazon #ubcfood #ubcresidence #conveniencestore #vancouver

Find out how we’re empowering students in residence to take sustainability and climate action through the new Residence Sustainability Enhancement Fund—and meet our inaugural recipients! shcs.ubc.ca/empowering-s...
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Graphic with aerial sunset photo of UBC, with the UBC clock tower, Irving K Barber Learning Centre and Buchanan building amidst lush green trees. The text reads: “Welcome. World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships: May 7–17, 2025.

Today UBC welcomes athletes from around the world for the World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships. Good luck to all the athletes! Check out the game schedule and learn more: wdihc2025.ca
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