May is recognized across Canada as Asian Heritage Month, a time to honour the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent. For over two centuries, immigrants from East, South, Southeast, Western, and Central Asia have brought to Canada a vibrant diversity of languages,…
We’re excited to provide you with an update on our Microsoft 365 (M365) services at UBC. As we continue enhancing UBC’s transition to M365, here’s an overview of recent progress, challenges, and important updates to keep you informed. Student Email Migration – Mission Accomplished! Great…
We are excited to announce the launch of our newly refreshed UBC IT website! With a fresh, updated look and feel, this revamped site has been designed with improved usability and enhanced accessibility in mind, making it easier to navigate and find the information you need.This update is part of…
Beginning May 1, 2025, all UBC IT managed Windows 10 PCs with hardware that supports Windows 11 will automatically be upgraded to Windows 11. This upgrade is mandatory and ensures all our devices run a supported operating system in compliance with UBC’s Information Security Standard U7 to keep UBC…
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)…
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