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Supporting our community after critical incidents: resources for managers and leaders
When an unexpected or difficult event occurs, it can have a profound emotional impact on individuals, teams, and the broader community.
- HR
- HR Network News
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
With nominations now open for the President’s Service Awards for Excellence and the President’s Staff Awards (at UBCV), we are covering recognition and reward, one of the 13 factors of a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.
- 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
Registration is now open for 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
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTMENTS
A reminder that the Academic Administrator positions are to be used for administrative duties performed by a faculty member who is not in the formal position of Head or Director.
- Faculty Relations
- HR
- Appointments
Building and celebrating neuro-inclusive workplaces
On March 16 to 20, join us in celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week—an opportunity to recognize the perspectives, experiences and strengths of neurodivergent colleagues.
- HR
- HR Network News
UBC and AAPS reach tentative agreement
We are pleased to share the University and the Association of Administrative and Professional Staff (AAPS) have reached a tentative agreement on February 20, 2026 to renew the Agreement on Conditions and Terms of Employment. This agreement covers the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029.
- Bargaining Updates
- HR
- HR Network News
- AAPS
UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2026
UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2026. This year marks the 17th year we’ve received this designation, which recognizes employers across Canada with exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.
- HR
- HR Network News
Call for nominations for the 2026 President’s Awards for Staff
To recognize and celebrate those who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community, we invite all students, faculty and staff to nominate staff for the 2026 President’s Service Award for Excellence and the President’s Staff Awards.
- HR
- HR Network News