News and Updates

New Recreation Centre and Upgrades to Student Union Boulevard

We want to hear your feedback on the early planning for a New Recreation Centre being considered along Student Union Boulevard and proposed upgrades to Student Union Boulevard and public realm.

Click on the link below to learn more about the project.

Kids Take Over UBC

You must be this young to ride! Kids of UBC are taking the wheel at this arts festival.

Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan - Minor Amendments

Join us to provide input on proposed minor amendments to the Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan. 

UBC is exploring amendments to allow for the delivery of up to 500 more units of faculty-staff housing units, without adding density.

Let's choose to reuse

The UBC Vancouver community is working to reduce the use of disposable coffee cups and plastic food ware. We’re encouraging students, faculty and staff to choose reusable mugs, water bottles and cutlery instead. As of January 27, single-use hot beverage cups at UBC cost at least 25¢.

UBC staff help save energy during Seasonal Shutdown

This past December, departments, building operators and energy managers across UBC joined together to reduce the university’s environmental footprint over the winter holiday by participating in the Seasonal Shutdown.

Call for applications - Sustainability Scholars and Ambassadors Programs

Learn about these great opportunities to get involved with sustainability projects on campus.

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8 Iconic Green Buildings at UBC

The Evolve faculty and staff rental housing planned for Wesbrook Place is turning heads—but it’s just the latest in a long history of iconic UBC buildings that have advanced sustainable architecture over more than two decades.

First phase of Wesbrook Mall updates complete

The first phase of upgrades along Wesbrook Mall is now complete following approximately seven months of construction.

UBC cyclists help boost Bike to Work Week participation across the region

Parking lots power electric vehicles

UBC Parking is investing in EV charging stations to advance UBC’s sustainability goals and provide a valuable service to drivers.