The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
The Working Mind is an evidence-based mental health course designed to drive culture change by helping people, teams, and organizations build mental health awareness and understanding, break down stigma, strengthen communication skills, and improve resilience. It is a mental health training program designed to imitate a change in how you think, feel, and act about Mental Health. It includes easily applied […]
Mapping Capacity: From overload to sustainable action
Capacity is often treated as a question of personal resilience or time management. This two-part series offers a different starting point: capacity is not simply an individual trait, but it is shaped by how cognitive, emotional, relational, and structural demands are distributed across people and teams. Participants will use helpful frameworks to identify where their […]
ADHD Peer Support with TideMinds Therapy
ADHD Peer Support with TideMinds Therapy A 7- week virtual program for ADHD or neurodiverse faculty and staff to build skills, share experiences, and create a supportive space for growth and understanding. Open now! Register for upcoming cohorts beginning in September 2026 or October 2026.
2026 Length of Service Award Recipients to Be Honored
The Length of Service Awards is a long-standing UBC tradition, celebrating the dedication and commitment of our exceptional staff and faculty. The program celebrates service milestones in five-year increments, honoring individuals with 15 to 50 years of dedication. We’ve begun the process of confirming this year’s honorees, based on several factors, including uninterrupted service of […]
Celebrate the Start of a New Academic Year at the 2026 Faculty and Staff Welcome Back BBQ Info Fair
Join us on Tuesday, September 1, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for the 2026 Faculty and Staff Welcome Back BBQ and Info Fair, as we kick off the new academic year. This signature event brings the campus community together and offers an excellent platform to highlight the work, […]
Faculty and Staff Sports Day
The annual Faculty & Staff Sports Day returns for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and light-hearted competition, hosted by Human Resources and Recreation. This event is designed to bring colleagues together in an inclusive environment that prioritizes fun, teamwork and campus community. All UBC Okanagan graduate students, faculty and staff are welcome to join. More […]
Celebrate Excellence: Principal’s Staff Awards—call for nominations
The Principal’s Staff Awards are an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the UBC Okanagan staff members and teams who go above and beyond—those whose dedication, creativity and leadership make our campus a better place for everyone. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Principal’s Staff Awards across five categories: Collaborative Excellence (Team)—Celebrating teams […]
Let’s celebrate 10 years of Move UBC this February!
Let’s celebrate 10 years of Move UBC this February! This February, we’re marking a decade of moving together with free events, fitness classes, and more all month long! MORE INFORMATION
Wellbeing Fellows Program
The Wellbeing Fellows Program is accepting applications until March 16. Faculty at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses are invited to apply to the Wellbeing Fellows Program. Up to $20,000 per year for two years is available to bring a wellbeing project to life, with ongoing support and connection through cohort meetings. Apply by March 16, 2026. MORE INFORMATION
Build a Learning Habit in Just 5 Minutes a Day: 2026 LinkedIn Learning Challenge
Learning is key to staying future-ready — and it doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Just five minutes a day can help you build new skills, stay current, and create a learning habit that lasts. That’s why we’re excited to launch the 2026 LinkedIn Learning Challenge — a simple, flexible way for UBCO faculty and staff […]