Fully autonomous store opens on UBC campus
Located in the lobby of Gage Commons, Gage Market offers an innovative, 24/7 cashier-free shopping experience, setting a new standard for retail on university.
Announcing the recipients of the 2025 VPS Portfolio Employee Awards
The VPS portfolio celebrated the outstanding achievements of six VPS colleagues at the 2025 VPS Employee Awards.
Academic All-Canadian Breakfast honours top Thunderbird student-athletes for outstanding success
UBC’s top student-athletes were celebrated in December at the annual Academic All-Canadian Breakfast of Champions.
Ainsley Carry awarded 2025 NASPA Pillar of the Profession
The NASPA Foundation award is one of the highest honours in the field of student affairs.
Elevating the student experience: one byte at a time
students.ubc.ca, a key central resource for all students on the Vancouver campus, was migrated to a modern, secure platform.
Announcing the 2024/25 Strategic Initiative Funds Projects
After a thorough review, 10 projects have been selected to receive funding through the 2024/25 VPS Strategic Initiatives Fund.
Impacts of the first VPS Strategic Initiatives Fund projects
Seven completed projects have provided greater understanding of student needs, and positive impacts on services and the student experience.
UBC takes comprehensive approach to student affordability
As of March 2024, the university has raised more than $33.4 million towards its goal of $100 million for the Student Affordability Initiative through FORWARD, the fundraising campaign for UBC.
Grad students: RSVP and join Ainsley Carry and Michael Hunt for lunch and a listening session
Share your experiences as grad students at UBC with Ainsley and Michael over lunch.
Recognizing Janet Mee’s Contributions
Janet Mee, UBC’s Managing Director of Student Affairs, retires after 30+ years of service.