UBC is improving how duplicate student accounts are managed
UBC is improving how duplicate student accounts are managed
UBC has introduced enhancements to its Duplicate Record Merge process. These improvements, implemented on September 25, 2025, help ensure that each student, applicant, and learner…
October Phishing Workshop Recap
October Phishing Workshop Recap
Phishing via Teams Phishing is generally conducted from emails; however, UBC has faced its first case of Phishing via Teams. Claiming to be part of UBC’s IT support team, a cybercriminal attempted to c…
UBC Launches VMware Cloud Migration Project Website
UBC Launches VMware Cloud Migration Project Website
UBC is preparing for an important transition in how we deliver EduCloud services. Over the next year, we will be moving to a hybrid cloud model that combines an updated on-premises platfo…
Automating Email Alias Management: Important Changes Starting October 15
Automating Email Alias Management: Important Changes Starting October 15
As UBC completes its transition to Microsoft Exchange Online, we are implementing automated email alias management for faculty and staff accounts (@ubc.ca), effective…
Congratulations to the newest members of UBC’s Milestone Club
Congratulations to the newest members of UBC’s Milestone Club
The UBC 25 Year Club was established in 1971 by President Walter Gage to recognize non-faculty staff with 25 years of uninterrupted or accumulated service. In 2004, the club beg…
Welcome back to a new school year!
Welcome back to a new school year!
With a new academic year upon us, UBC offers helpful IT resources you may require for your studies at UBC: M365: Students are eligible for a Microsoft 365 subscription which includes the Microsoft O…
A Faster, Easier Way to Recover Your MFA Access Is Coming
A Faster, Easier Way to Recover Your MFA Access Is Coming
On August 27, 2025, UBC IT will introduce a recovery option for MFA access through the existing MFA Device Management Portal. This will enable users to securely restore their MFA …
Be on Alert: Workday Community Data Breach and Phishing Risks
Be on Alert: Workday Community Data Breach and Phishing Risks
The UBC Integrated Service Centre and the UBC Cybersecurity team are aware of recent news regarding a data breach involving Workday Community. Workday Community is Workday’s off…
M365 Latest Updates – August 2025
M365 Latest Updates – August 2025
We have some important updates to share with you as we continue our transition to the Microsoft 365 cloud environment.New M365 Portal & Teams ExperienceMicrosoft has refreshed the web experience when y…
M365 Email Migrations Near Completion
M365 Email Migrations Near Completion
We’re in the final laps of the M365 Email migration project and have a lot to share. Below you’ll find where we’re at, what’s changing, and what (if anything) you need to do. Thanks to everyone across …