The annual CANHEIT conference brings together the community of IT professionals in higher education to promote best practices, innovation, and collaboration. This year, Daniel Lindenberger, Frederik Svendsen, and Saeed Dyanatkar from UBC’s Emerging Media Lab (EML) presented on the steps being taken by their team to make the integration of generative AI in interactive immersive teaching tools more accessible.
We are excited to announce the launch of the new Mail Sentry service, designed to enhance visibility into emails filtered and quarantined by UBC’s mail-relays. This tool allows UBC faculty and staff to effectively monitor and manage emails caught in spam and policy filters, ensuring improved email security and communication efficiency.
As we strive for excellence in our day-to-day operations at UBC IT and Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM), there are moments when the value of our work extends beyond the campus, advancing the standards and practices in higher education. Recently, UBC IT's Laleh Mosadegh was recognized with an award for her work in IT as an emerging leader, along with the PrISM Compliance Support Program (CSP) team for quality and productivity.
To further strengthen your online protection, we are extending UBC’s Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to our campus VPN, starting the week of July 22, 2024.
MFA is already used at UBC for several services. It adds an extra layer of security, making it even harder for unauthorized individuals to access your account. You can find detailed instructions on how to set up MFA for VPN access here. The website provides step-by-step guidance to make this transition as seamless as possible. If you have any questions or need assistance, contact the IT Service Centre or your local IT Help Desk.
Your safety is our priority, and MFA is a vital step in safeguarding your online presence. We appreciate your cooperation as we work together to ensure a secure campus network.
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As I sit down to write this article, I want to first express my deep gratitude for the opportunity to live and work on the unceded lands and territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
UBC’s Generative AI website offers guidance and resources on how to ensure the use of GenAI tools meets UBC’s guidelines and policies for secure, ethical and appropriate use. We’ve just launched a monthly newsletter so you can get the latest updates from the GenAI website emailed to you every month and keep up with everything GenAI-related at UBC.
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Grab your lunch and join us for some tasty Tech Bites this summer! 🚀👩💻
These 30+ minute sessions will cover topics like Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and more. Get the scoop on efficient file storage, collaboration tools, using meeting room technology and more from our friendly and helpful UBCO IT techs.
Sessions are a mix of online and in person all summer long!
Find the topic or date that works for you below, then click on the hyperlinked date to RSVP.
Can’t find a time or date that fits your schedule? Contact us to set-up a 1:1 session or time with your team on whatever you need help with.
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IT Guide for AdminsUBCO IT wants to help you help us by reviewing some of the most common tasks admins manage for their teams and answer any other questions or issues you have. |
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Build your tech (IN PERSON)
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IN PERSON – ADM 006A |
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File Storage, Collaboration & Project Management ToolsJoin members of UBCO IT to learn some tips and tricks and best practices for file storage, sharing and collaboration. Bring your own questions and use cases for open Q&A time at the end of the session. |
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Tech Tuesdays Open Q&AHave a question about how to use UBC technology tools, services or support? |
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Build Your Meeting Room Tech Skills (IN PERSON)Master Meeting Room AV Set-up with UBCO IT. Get hands on support and practice on meeting room equipment basics and troubleshooting to ensure your next meeting is a success (AV wise at least!). |
IN PERSON – ADM 006A |
Gartner, one of the leading technical research and consulting firms worldwide, has recently held its submission intake for their annual Eye on Innovation awards. These awards recognize innovative uses of technology that drive best in-class initiatives. This year, UBC has submitted 4 projects for consideration in the Education category.
