UBCO IT 2025 in Review Discover how UBCO IT powered innovation in 2025. From smarter support and user friendly classroom tech to network upgrades and creative media projects, this year was all about enhancing experiences, security and support for UBCO students, faculty, and staff. Plus check out photos from the Holiday Open House. VIEW REVIEW... | | UBCO IT December Hours - December 24 : Early closure phone/walk-up
- December 25-January 1: CLOSED
- January 2: Phone only 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
- January 5: Normal services resume
Check out holiday hours for all UBCO HERE. | | New Info Security Training UBC has launched a required online Information Security Training for Administrative Heads of Unit (AHoU). This self-paced course offers practical tools and clear guidance to help protect UBC’s data and systems. While mandatory for AHoU, it’s open to all staff through the Workplace Learning Ecosystem LEARN MORE... | | Upcoming AI in Action 2026 Is your 2026 goal to use AI to work smarter? Join us for our first two sessions of the year, starting Tuesday January 14 with a hands-on demo from CTL on using AI tools hosted on your local device for more customized and secure tasks. Then, on Thrusday February 26, UBC IT Communications will share how they use AI and UBC's Microsoft tools plus Canva to automate projects including newsletters and digital signage. Get inspired, learn practical tricks, and save time. Join AI in Action Teams Channel for these events and access more AI tips and tricks. | | Getting a new phone? Don't forget to UPDATE your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) BEFORE disposing of your old phone or tablet. If your UBC MFA preference is still linked to your old phone, you won't receive the verification code on your new device. This can leave you locked out of your important UBC accounts! LEARN MORE... | | Privacy Matters - December In this month's newsletter: Holiday hustle means heightened cyber risks. Learn how to safeguard your devices, your data, and your wallet with simple, practical steps you can use at home, on all your devices, while shopping online and even if travelling on the road (or in the air). Then try your luck with the Holiday Cheer Cyber Secure Quiz to test your skills. LEARN MORE... | | Electronic Waste Reminder Doing some clean-up around the office? Don't forget to dispose of old technology cleanly. E-waste includes electronic items that are old, broken or obsolete. E-waste bins are located in all campus public buildings. Research equipment or computers to recycle? Submit a ticket so we can safely remove all UBC data first! | | Dell UBC Employee Deals Need a new laptop for home or a family member? Start your holiday season with Dell's Holiday Sale with up to $500 off laptops and desktops. UBC employees get a 10% discount with the Member Purchase Program coupon and can shop online using the link in the coupon email. | | Get IT News in MS Teams Join the UBCO IT Engagement MS Team for the latest news, advice and support on technology at UBCO. We share upcoming training, notifications of outages, and details on known issues that may disrupt your work. To join CLICK HERE. | | Upcoming Maintenance
Please visit the Status Page for the most up-to-date information on planned upgrades and outages at UBC IT Status Page | Upcoming Events -
AI-in-Action @ UBCO 2026 Workshops -
Privacy Matters Monthly Phishing Workshop -
During each session, the Privacy Matters team provides insight into our featured privacy & information security topic while reviewing recent phishing campaigns that have targeted the university and individuals within our community. We aim to increase privacy and information security awareness through education, training, and hands-on learning. Visit the On Demand page to stream recordings of select events (CWL login required). -
January 2026 Phishing Workshop
January 14, 2026 | 11:00-11:30 am, ONLINE -
February 2026 Phishing Workshop
February 11, 2026 | 11:00-11:30 am, ONLINE -
Privacy Matters Online Events for Data Privacy Week 2026 -
Generative AI in Teaching and Learning Series -
This year, AI has emerged as a significant tool in education, and faculty at UBC are grappling with its integration in the classroom. The UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) has introduced a new educational series, GenAI in Teaching and Learning. This series aims to help educators transition from concerns to understanding to seeing the opportunities generative AI presents.This series offers: - Weekly GenAI Support Clinics: One-hour drop-in clinics on teaching and learning topics to do with the use of tools such as ChatGPT, Stability AI, Google Bard and others, every Wednesday.
- Integrating GenAI in Education at UBC 30+30 Workshops: 30-minute interactive presentations followed by 30-minutes of discussion designed to assist faculty and staff in navigating this new landscape.
- AI in Teaching and Learning website: A hub for ongoing support and up-to-date tools and resources for leveraging Generative AI for teaching and learning.
- View all sessions and register HERE
- UBC Extended Learning Courses in Artificial Intelligence
Various Dates & Times | UBCO IT Engagement Services offers a single point of contact for departments and faculties at the Okanagan campus to access the information technology support and services they need to enable exceptional learning and research. Learn more about our team HERE or send us an email or submit a ticket via the UBC Self-Service Portal. | | | | |
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