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  1. December 7, 2018

    UBC IT 2017/18 Annual Report is Here!

     UBC IT's 2017/18 Annual Report is now available!  The report highlights our activities in support of the UBC community and working in collaboration with our partners across the University on both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.   Our stories are themed around how…

  2. November 1, 2018

    Update on UBC Information Security Standards Review

    As required under the University’s Policy 104, Acceptable Use and Security of UBC Electronic Information and Systems, UBC’s Chief Information Officer has published Information Security Standards, which are mandatory for all users of UBC Electronic Information and Systems. Earlier this…

  3. October 22, 2018

    UBC Cybersecurity Summit Raises Awareness

    October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and on October 18, 2018, UBC IT's Cybersecurity Team hosted the inagural UBC Cybersecurity Summit event. Guest speaker Don Costello from the BC Government's Office of the CIO Information Security Branch spoke to more than 100 attendees about how to stay…

  4. October 4, 2018

    Join us at UBC Cybersecurity Summit on October 18

    October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and to celebrate, the UBC Cybersecurity Team will be holding the inaugural UBC Cybersecurity Summit on October 18, 2018.Join us for a presentation and discussion on creating better security practices and safeguards to combat cybercrime at home and at work…

  5. September 19, 2018

    UBC to invest in advanced research computing infrastructure

    As a leading global research institution, UBC needs to meet the continually developing digital infrastructure requirements of its research community. To address immediate needs surrounding data storage and computing power, and issues surrounding health data access, UBC is making a $7.9m capital…

  6. August 31, 2018

    Top 8 Things you need to know: IT at UBC

    Whether you’re new on campus or you just need a refresher, we’ve compiled a list of the top IT resources for staff, faculty and students to take advantage of from UBC Information Technology. And don’t forget, before you contact the IT Help Desk: have you tried turning it off and…

  7. August 27, 2018

    Need help with WiFi?

    We've made "UBC Secure" a more reliable netowork. Update your WiFi settings by visiting it.ubc.ca/autoconnect. If you need help, you can contact our IT Service Centre. We'll also be available for assistance at pop up booths around campus during the first weeks of school:Vancouver Campus-…

  8. August 16, 2018

    Emerging Media Lab’s 2018 Showcase

    Want to know what sort of projects have been brewing in the Emerging Media Lab this past year? Join us on August 29 for our 2018 Showcase! Students will be discussing emerging technologies and tools and demonstrating the following projects:    HoloBrainFossa FinderDigital …

  9. August 13, 2018

    Connect Retiring at the End of August

    UBC will complete the transition from Connect (Blackboard Learn) to Canvas – our new online learning platform – at the end of August.  Starting September 2018, Connect will no longer be accessible to faculty and students.  Faculty members who require assistance in moving or…

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