A plan shaped by you, for you
In 2021, UBC made a promise: to place students at the heart of everything we do. Since then, we’ve made meaningful progress—from expanding tailored career support, to increasing harm reduction training and resources, to building more on-campus housing in response to your feedback. But the world has changed since then. Students today are navigating new pressures, evolving priorities, and complex challenges. To respond to this shifting landscape, we are refreshing the Student Strategic Plan. We believe that a university committed to students must also be willing to grow and adapt alongside them. Over the past eighteen months, we’ve come to understand […]
Preparing students to thrive
At UBC, students are at the heart of our vision for the future. The refreshed Student Strategic Plan builds on this promise—centering the student experience in ways that are responsive, equitable, and forward-looking. This plan is grounded in the same values that guide UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025-2030: inclusion, collaboration, and a commitment to academic and personal success. It reflects our shared priorities—supporting wellbeing, deepening student engagement and belonging, and preparing all students to thrive in a complex and changing world. In partnership with students, we are building a more connected and caring university experience—one that reflects and supports who you are, […]
Opening of the Gateway Building
The Gateway Building brings together a number of heath and wellbeing services in a shared, purpose-built space.
241 Thunderbirds Celebrated as Academic All-Canadians
UBC Thunderbird student-athletes were honoured for their outstanding achievements in the classroom at the annual Academic All-Canadian Breakfast of Champions.
Kiwibots coming to UBC Vancouver campus as part of innovation partnership with Rogers Communications
Starting September 2, the trio of Kiwibot robots are putting their knowledge to the test at the UBC Bookstore.
More impacts from the 2023/24 VPS Strategic Initiatives Fund projects
Learn about how initiatives from across the VPS portfolio are impacting student success.
UBC’s newest state-of-the art fitness centre opens
UBC Vancouver has tripled indoor fitness and recreation space with the opening of Recreation Centre North (Rec North).
Multi-year tuition framework provides international students with financial certainty
Under the framework, international students will now know beforehand how much their tuition will be for each year of study.
Adam Jussel appointed Managing Director, Student Affairs
Student Affairs will have its new Managing Director by mid-July.
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.