The challenges are real. Microplastics and nanoplastics are in our food, water and the air we breathe. They’re even in our bodies.

At UBC, students and researchers are partnering with communities and businesses to find sustainable solutions.

See how we’re pushing forward, every day: bit.ly/4o7vzWO

Practice how to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON at 10:16 am on Oct 16 during #ShakeOutBC2025. 🚨 As part of ShakeOut, on Oct 16, UBC Vancouver will test its emergency notification system, UBC Alert. Students, faculty and staff will receive a test notification by text and voice message.

UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030 is here! 🎉 While reaffirming our commitment to ongoing priorities, we’re building on these foundations with seven new strategic directions to help UBC move forward.

Learn more: news.ubc.ca/2025/10/ubc-...

Congratulations to the staff recipients of the 2025 UBC President's Service Awards for Excellence and the President's Staff Awards!
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Three robotic ambassadors are helping human students get ready for the new school term this month.

The Kiwibot robots dubbed Grey, Kelly and Robson are putting their knowledge on display and to the test at the UBC Bookstore.

Join #UBCForestry and @landfood.ubc.ca on September 30 at 1956 Main Mall as we unite for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day.

Learn more: bit.ly/osd-2025
#UBC #OrangeShirtDay

Organic waste sorting in residence remains a stubborn sustainability challenge. Last year, we collaborated with #UBC C+CP and the SEEDS Sustainability Program to find a solution. Learn more at sustain.ubc.ca/stories/wast...

Get your tickets to Harvest Feastival on September 18! This epic evening brings the UBC community together for a family-style feast, catered by UBC Food Services' Sage Catering, plus special programming in the Arts and Culture District! For menu and tickets visit event.fourwaves.com/harvest2025/

Designing a better housing website experience starts with YOU! Take our short survey by September 30 for a chance to win a $100 @ubcbookstore gift card (can be used in-store or online). Winner drawn October 1. 🏠✨⁠
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🔗 Visit www.housing.ubc.ca/survey to learn more.

Help shape accessibility at #UBC. UBC students, faculty and staff are invited to apply to join the Accessibility Committee to support disability inclusion and guide future directions for accessibility. Apply by July 8. bit.ly/3Ter3bN

June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day—an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.

Find events and resources at UBC: bit.ly/43CbGik

While the hockey world had its attention on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, world championship hockey was happening right here at #UBC Vancouver. Discover how staff across SHCS and UBC collaborated to make the World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships safe, inclusive and accessible. shcs.ubc.ca/wdihc-2025-t...

UBC has ranked 40th in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings released today. The university ranks third among Canadian institutions and in the top 3% globally.

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Ongoing global events may be affecting members of our UBC community in different ways. If you are seeking support or someone to talk to, please know that UBC offers resources to help. (Links in thread.)

"There’s no cashier. No checkout counter. No app. Just swipe in, grab your stuff, and leave." Read about our new Gage Market, a 24/7 Amazon Just Walk Out Market—the first on a university campus in Canada. #UBC #amazon #ubcfood #ubcresidence #conveniencestore #vancouver

Find out how we’re empowering students in residence to take sustainability and climate action through the new Residence Sustainability Enhancement Fund—and meet our inaugural recipients! shcs.ubc.ca/empowering-s...
#ubc #ubcshcs #ubcresidence #sustainability #climateaction

Today UBC welcomes athletes from around the world for the World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships. Good luck to all the athletes! Check out the game schedule and learn more: wdihc2025.ca
#ubcevents #hostatubc #sporthosting