News and Updates

Taking care of UBC's urban forests

Looking after UBC's 10,000 tree takes knowledge, time, and being ready for the unexpected.

A Feastival Full of Community

The third Harvest Feastival (formerly Harvest Feast) welcomed 800 guests on September 22 for a celebration of food, culture, and community.

UBC GamePlan Consultation Coming in October

Visioning the future of recreation and athletics facilities on the Vancouver campus.

Connecting Communities

Principles for Musqueam and UBC Collaboration.

Advancing UBC’s Sustainability Goals

A Q&A with John Madden.

Stewards of the Campus

Managing UBC’s water, roads, waste, and energy.

On the third floor of UBC’s Center for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS), four offices hold water management plans, road and transit maps, energy efficiently plans, and images of campus recycling stations. 

The baton has been passed to Grant Miller

Introducing UBC’s New Director of Planning, Development Services.

A retrospective of 13 years with UBC

A Q&A with Joe Stott on his retirement.

In May Joe Stott retired from UBC, leaving a legacy that can be seen and experienced in every corner of campus.

What do they do back there?

Behind the scenes of the Permits and Inspections office.

When you walk in the front door of 2210 West Mall, pass through the lobby and take your first left, you’ll find a grey glass door with a sign that reads: “Permits & Inspections Welcome!”

Keeping your bike secure on campus

An interview with Barry Eccleton.