The Healthy UBC Newsletter comes out monthly for those who are interested in health and wellbeing topics at UBC.
Healthy UBC Newsletter
UBC achieves Canada Awards for Excellence at the Platinum level for both Healthy Workplace® and Mental Health at Work®
UBC has achieved Platinum certification from Excellence Canada for the combined benchmark of the Healthy Workplace® Standard and the Mental Health at Work® Framework.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Benefits FYI
- Healthy UBC
Psychological demands: A key factor for workplace wellbeing
Psychological demands refer to the cognitive, emotional, and attentional requirements of a job.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Psychological health and safety
- Healthy UBC
Cooking together, connecting together: Building community through shared meals and stories
From August 2025 to February 2026, Fahra, from the UBC Department of Pediatrics, has been leading small, interactive cooking classes that emphasize healthy eating, creativity in the kitchen, and connection, thanks to HWIP funding.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
Recognition and reward: Supporting psychological health and safety at UBC
Recognition and reward—one of the core elements of a psychologically healthy and safe workplace—helps create workplaces where people feel respected and supported.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Psychological health and safety
- Healthy UBC
Cleaning up and connecting: UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science makes a difference at Kits beach
Applications for the Healthy Workplace Initiative Fund Program (HWIP) are now open. To celebrate, we’re looking back at how the Faculty of Applied Science used HWIP funding to support their wellbeing goals.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- HR Network News
- Healthy UBC
2026 Faculty & Staff Sports Day
Registration for the annual Faculty & Staff Sports Day is now open for teams and individuals on both campuses.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- HR Network News
- Benefits FYI
- Healthy UBC
The importance of clear leadership and expectations
Clear leadership and well-defined expectations are foundational to supporting psychological safety at UBC, helping employees feel confident, valued, and empowered to contribute fully at work.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Psychological health and safety
- Healthy UBC
Psychological, Physical, and Financial Wellbeing at UBC
Discover how UBC supports psychological protection, physical safety, and financial wellbeing, and how these three pillars work together to strengthen mental health at work.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Psychological health and safety
- Healthy UBC
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance
Positive work-life balance is a factor in creating and maintaining a psychologically healthier work environment.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Psychological health and safety
- Healthy UBC
Prioritizing psychological and social support at UBC
Psychological and social supports that help create a workplace where colleagues and leaders are responsive to mental health concerns and are equipped to refer to appropriate support.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Psychological health and safety
- Healthy UBC