We’re thrilled to announce that UBC’s cybersecurity team has taken first place at the 2025 BCNET Cybersecurity Capture the Flag (CTF) competition — demonstrating incredible technical skill, creativity, and teamwork. The annual BCNET CTF is no ordinary competition — it’s a fast-paced, brain…
BCNET is next week from April 1-3, 2025! We want to wish all attending an insightful experience filled with new learning, valuable connections and innovative ideas.There will be a significant number of presenters from UBC, featuring topics like AI, data governance, automation and cybersecurity…
As part of UBC’s ongoing transition to Microsoft 365, we are excited to announce the migration of all active students to Microsoft Exchange Online. This significant step aligns with UBC’s mission to provide modern, secure, and accessible tools for communication and collaboration. …
Every year, the UBC IT team rises to new challenges and delivers remarkable results—and 2024 was no exception. This year, we launched innovative IT products that are transforming the way our campus connects, collaborates, and thrives. From campus-wide technology rollouts to receiving…
Tom Power, a member of the team, received an award from Tines AI for his innovative project, "Generate a Reduced Functionality Mode Report with AI."
This October, Emerging Media Lab’s (EML) Judicial Interrogatory Simulator was chosen as a finalist for the 2024 Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards for Education, recognizing EML in the Higher Education Innovation in Teaching and Learning category. The Judicial Interrogatory Simulator (JIS)…
At the heart of cybersecurity, one of the most critical—and often overlooked—challenges is communication. As someone deeply involved in the production of material for training and workshops, Julie has found that clear, accessible messaging can be just as important as technical…
Yesterday—October 16—marked a proud moment as the UBC IT Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (IT JOHSC) walked the stage to accept the Safety Achievement Award at the 2024 Safety Day. This award recognizes their ongoing workplace safety efforts that have been key in…
In today’s hybrid work environment, creating a sense of community has become more important than ever. UBC IT Vancouver’s newly formed Social Committee, led by an enthusiastic Amy Kao, is dedicated to fostering connection within our diverse teams while having some fun along the way. In…
Kirk Karasin was the Senior Media Specialist at UBC Studios and Supervisor of the Emerging Media Lab, but more than that, he was a mentor, creator, innovator, and a dear friend who consistently pushed the boundaries of what was possible. To celebrate his memory, his family have…
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