News & Updates

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

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…

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

“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

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

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…