Top Services - Research

This page includes a list of research-focused IT services that you may require while conducting research at UBC. If you ever need assistance, please reach out to us in one of the ways described below or directly at www.it.ubc.ca/helpdesk.

Data Management and Research Systems

High-Performance Computing

UBC’s Advanced Research Computing (ARC) team provides consultation, expertise and access to high-performance computing infrastructure and tools.

Research Information Systems (RISe)

RISe enables researchers and administrators to manage and track applications through to approval, certification and awarding of funds.

Cloud Computing

UBC’s ARC team can work with researchers to determine how cloud infrastructure, platforms and services can deliver effective tools and capabilities for their research.

Data Governance

Institutional data is a strategic asset for UBC. Read about the data governance program and the people involved to better understand how UBC is working to ensure data is managed and protected at UBC.

Research Data Management

The university offers numerous services and tools to support researchers with storage, access and preservation of data produced from a given investigation, including support for data management planning.

Sequencing and Bioinformatics Consortium

Providing state-of-the-art facilities, training and expert support for UBC and external partners with projects involving sequencing.

Research Data Security and Privacy

UBC's ARC team can support researchers to implement tools and best practices to maintain the security and privacy of research data.

Information Security

Report an Incident

If you become aware of a privacy or information security incident contact the security team at security@ubc.ca.

Privacy and Information Security Training

Privacy & information security training is mandatory for those who use UBC Electronic Information and Systems.

Encryption Services

Encryption services is available for devices used by faculty or staff for university business. UBC Policy requires all mobile devices storing personal information to be encrypted.

Enhanced CWL

Keep UBC information secure with multi-factor authentication.

Working Remotely

Setting yourself up for successful remote work doesn't have to be difficult. We've created a guide on what you'll need to work off-campus.

Work Tools

UBC Sockeye

UBC ARC Sockeye is a high-performance computing platform available to UBC researchers across all disciplines.

UBC Chinook

UBC ARC Chinook is a new object storage platform with an initial 5 PB of storage available to UBC researchers by application.

Wireless Access

Access the web on UBC's Secure Wireless network!

UBC Survey Tool

Create surveys with the UBC Survey Tool, a Canadian-hosted solution with enterprise features.

REDCap

The REDCap platform is a secure web application for building and managing research data collection instruments.

Software/Hardware

A variety of software and hardware are available free or at a discounted rate for the university community.

Workday

Workday is UBC's administrative system for managing HR and finance processes, and a gateway for employees to access their personal pay and tax information.

Creative Media

UBC Studios

UBC Studios offers creative media production and educational media support services including video production, graphic design, print services, and DIY studio spaces.

Emerging Media Lab

The Emerging Media Lab is an experimental space for faculty, students, and staff to evolve learning by creating tools and techniques using emerging media.