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…
Welcome to UBC Winter Session 2024! Prepare for the new semester with UBC IT's top resources and services designed to support students, faculty, and staff. UBC IT offers essential services, including campus-wide Wi-Fi access, UBC email services, and cybersecurity solutions to keep you safe online…
During their short time at UBC IT, our Co-op student employees inject fresh perspectives and energy into our teams while supporting our projects and daily operations. This week we are saying goodbye to Emilyn Sim, our UBC IT Communications Web Specialist Co-op student. Over the past 8 months,…
As a part of the VP Research & Innovation portfolio, UBC Advanced Research Computing (ARC) supports the computing and data management needs of researchers across campus. At the core of their offerings is UBC ARC “Sockeye”, a powerful, cutting-edge computing platform with nearly 16…
The Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing (PEARC) Conference 2024 is fast approaching, and we're thrilled to announce that Matt Smith, Manager of Research Systems for Advanced Research Computing (ARC), will be a plenary speaker at this annual event. In an…
Celebrated every July, Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of those with disabilities. This month promotes visibility and awareness of the issues affecting persons with disabilities, advocating for…
The annual CANHEIT conference brings together the community of IT professionals in higher education to promote best practices, innovation, and collaboration. This year, Daniel Lindenberger, Frederik Svendsen, and Saeed Dyanatkar from UBC’s Emerging Media Lab (EML) presented on the steps…
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