UBC’s Emerging Media Lab (EML), a collaboration between UBC IT and CTLT, is this year’s recipient of the CUCCIO Innovation Award, announced at the 2018 CANHEIT-TECC conference on June 20, 2018 at Simon Fraser University. “Being recognized nationally among a room of our peers for…
On Friday, June 1, 2018, join Professor Santa J. Ono and a panel of UBC experts on an exciting and thought-provoking Facebook Live conversation bout Technology in Education. Topics that will be covered that day include augmented and virtual reality, Lightboard, as well as online learning and…
Important changes are coming to UBC's wireless connections (UBC Secure, Eduroam, UBC Private) as of May 9, 2018. These changes affect all faculty, staff and students at all UBC campuses and hospital sites.To ensure a seamless transition from the existing wireless connection to the new one, please…
A virtual reality project on Stanley Park’s geography is being touted as an early success of UBC’s Emerging Media Lab, utilizing multi-disciplinary students and faculty in a collaborative effort. Field trips are pivotal for geography students to enhance their knowledge and…
Earlier this month, more than 100 students, researchers, and instructors gathered for UBC’s Learning Analytics Hackathon hosted by the UBC Learning Analytics project and LAVA (Learning Analytics, Visual Analytics). The event gave participants the chance to deep dive into the world…
On Friday, March 23, 2018, network security upgrades will be implemented at the Okanagan campus to university-based networks (wired connections and ubcsecure wireless). This upgrade will add a layer of protection to prevent unintentional visits to known high-risk websites through the internet…
To ensure that UBC’s confidential data and information systems are safe from a data breach, the university has Information Security Standards that govern the use and protection of university data and computing resources. As required by Policy SC14, Acceptable Use and Security of UBC…
Calling all open data and learning analytics enthusiasts! UBC is hosting its third Learning Analytics Hackathon on March 10 & 11, 2018. This hands-on event is open to students, faculty members, researchers—and anyone who’s interested in learning more about data analysis and…
Earlier this month, nearly 200 UBC faculty and staff members gathered to highlight some of the innovative ways in which they are using technology in teaching and learning. As part of the UBC Learning Technology Hub's annual 'Teaching with Technology Showcase', the event provided hands-on…
UBC IT’s 2016/17 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 for this year’s report…
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