As I sit down to write this article, I want to first express my deep gratitude for the opportunity to live and work on the unceded lands and territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. In honour of Indigenous Heritage Month during the month of June and Indigenous …
UBC’s Generative AI website offers guidance and resources on how to ensure the use of GenAI tools meets UBC’s guidelines and policies for secure, ethical and appropriate use. We’ve just launched a monthly newsletter so you can get the latest updates from the GenAI website emailed…
UBC IT is continually seeking innovative solutions to streamline our operations. Recently, we took the first step in the implementation of Microsoft 365 (M365) across the university by starting the migration of our on-premises enterprise email solution to the cloud-based platform,…
Gartner, one of the leading technical research and consulting firms worldwide, has recently held its submission intake for their annual Eye on Innovation awards. These awards recognize innovative uses of technology that drive best in-class initiatives. This year, UBC has submitted 4 projects for…
As Asian Heritage Month comes to a close, it is important to reflect on how the “positive” stereotypes that may emerge in the field of IT can have negative outcomes for people of Asian descent. An article from MIT Sloan School of Management discusses how stereotypes typically applied…
For the last week of Mental Health Month, we partnered with the UBC IT Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Committee to discuss neurodivergence in the workplace. Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many ways and often refers to…
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and with many UBC IT staff working hybrid schedules, we wanted to examine how working from home influences workplace stress and mental health. We've often been told to leave our work behind when we exit the office doors, but what…
This week—May 6-12—is Mental Health Week in Canada. With the ever-growing dependency on our devices, it is important to acknowledge the potential mental health impacts caused by digital threats including cyberbullying and identity theft. In today's world, online harassment and identity…
At UBC IT, we have the unique opportunity of being able to employ Co-op and Work Learn students who support our daily work activities while learning on-the-job skills. These students become integral to our daily operations by contributing fresh perspectives and injecting positive energy into…
Having just celebrated Earth Day this Monday, April 22, we met with Eric De Jesus and Laura Triay from the Business Operations team to better understand what we—as UBC IT employees—can do to support the journey of sustainability within our department. Let’s take a closer look at…
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