How can Information Technology (IT) professionals work better together to support the needs of research, teaching, and learning across British Columbia? Last week at BCNET CONNECT 2026, the three-day higher education and research tech conference, many of our UBC IT colleagues…
Congratulations to our staff members who represented UBC IT at the Vancouver Sun Run! The Vancouver Sun Run is Canada’s largest 10K road race. On April 19, 2026, the 42nd annual Sun Run featured approximately 57,500 registered participants, representing the second-highest total in the event’s…
The UBC Cybersecurity team is leveraging artificial intelligence to stay ahead of phishing threats with two innovative tools: PhishSense and SNOWplow. Together, they automate the triage of phishing incidents, saving time and strengthening protection for the university community. PhishSense…
We sat down with UBC’s recently appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Larry Carson, to discuss his career and vision for his first year as CISO. With more than 25 years of experience, Larry brings a long history of service to UBC and a deep understanding of our community. Larry has…
With cyber threats on the rise, weak and reused passwords continue to be one of the biggest vulnerabilities individuals face online. Strengthening how you manage passwords is one of the simplest and most effective steps you can take to protect your digital identity. Key Reminders: …
As UBC continues to evolve its digital workplace, the M365 project team is laying the groundwork for a secure and seamless Microsoft 365 environment across UBC. To provide greater clarity on what this means for the UBC community, we sat down with Mark Belsito, Senior Product Manager for M365, to…
Shared Microsoft Bookings Pages are now available to request for eligible UBC users. Shared pages are designed for departments and teams that need a central place to schedule and manage appointments, such as offering services, setting open office hours, and coordinating bookings across multiple…
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the newly refreshed UBC Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) website. This update focuses on modernizing the site’s design and underlying platform to improve accessibility, security, and overall consistency. The OCIO website has been…
Privacy Matters @ UBC is excited to host Data Privacy Week 2026, a series of 3 virtual sessions dedicated to strengthening our community’s understanding of privacy, transparency, and responsible technology use at UBC. The week offers valuable insights to help every member of the UBC…
The AI Steering Committee was formed to examine the impact of AI tools, including generative AI tools, on pedagogy, academic practices, and administrative operations within a higher education context. The committee is tasked with developing recommendations for how UBC should address the…
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