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M365 Roadmap: An Interview with a M365 Product Manager at UBC

M365 Roadmap: An Interview with a M365 Product Manager at UBC

M365 Roadmap: An Interview with a M365 Product Manager at UBC

As UBC continues to evolve its digital workplace, the M365 project team is laying the groundwork for a secure and seamless Microsoft 365 environment across UBC. To provide grea…

Shared Microsoft Bookings Pages are now available at UBC

Shared Microsoft Bookings Pages are now available at UBC

Shared Microsoft Bookings Pages are now available at UBC

Shared Microsoft Bookings Pages are now available to request for eligible UBC users. Shared pages are designed for departments and teams that need a central place to schedule and ma…

Upcoming Change for UBC Mac Users

The system UBC uses to manage and update Mac computers (Jamf Pro) will be retiring the Self Service (Classic) app on February 28, 2026, and replacing it with a new, more modern application called Self Service+.

The UBC OCIO website has a new look!

The UBC OCIO website has a new look!

The UBC OCIO website has a new look!

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the newly refreshed UBC Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) website. This update focuses on modernizing the site’s design and underlying platform to i…

Join us at UBC Data Privacy Week 2026

Join us at UBC Data Privacy Week 2026

Join us at UBC Data Privacy Week 2026

Privacy Matters @ UBC is excited to host Data Privacy Week 2026, a series of 3 virtual sessions dedicated to strengthening our community’s understanding of privacy, transparency, and responsi…

2025 UBC Okanagan IT Year in Review

2025 UBC Okanagan IT Year in Review

From smarter classrooms to next-gen networks, UBCO IT delivered a year of transformation that enhanced connectivity, streamlined support, and elevated the campus experience.

AI Steering Committee Meeting Recap

AI Steering Committee Meeting Recap

AI Steering Committee Meeting Recap

The AI Steering Committee was formed to examine the impact of AI tools, including generative AI tools, on pedagogy, academic practices, and administrative operations within a higher education context. Th…

Event Recap: Exploring Salesforce AI in Undergrad Admissions

Event Recap: Exploring Salesforce AI in Undergrad Admissions

Event Recap: Exploring Salesforce AI in Undergrad Admissions

“Exploring Salesforce AI in Undergrad Admissions”, the most recent AI Learning Series, was hosted on November 24th, 2025. For those who missed it, here’s a recap covering key tak…

Enhancing IT Support with AI-Generated Help Videos

Enhancing IT Support with AI-Generated Help Videos

Enhancing IT Support with AI-Generated Help Videos

The IT Communications team used Synthesia, a video creation platform powered by artificial intelligence, to produce engaging instructional videos for students, faculty, and staff. The shor…

November Phishing Workshop Recap

November Phishing Workshop Recap

November Phishing Workshop Recap

Last week, on November 12th, the PrISM team conducted their monthly phishing prevention workshop. Here are key takeaways and a walk through of example case studies. Recent Phishing Tactics Phishi…