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Together, SRS and the UBC community will view safety and risk as critical to implementing the university’s strategy.


News from Safety & Risk Services

Mar 18, 2025

Restricting the use of DeepSeek at UBC

DeepSeek has become one of the most downloaded AI apps but raises serious privacy and security concerns, particularly with data collection and storage. UBC restricts the installation or use of the DeepSeek Applications on any UBC-owned or personal devices used for university business or accessing a UBC system through user login. Learn more on the PrISM website.

Mar 14, 2025

Shaping the future of biosafety: Strengthening education through global collaboration

UBC Safety & Risk Services recently supported Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) in Kakamega, Kenya, in launching its Bachelor of Science in Biosafety & Biosecurity program. Over the course of developing this program, Janet Hankins, Manager, Research Compliance & Occupational Hygiene, had the privilege of delivering a 12-part lecture series to help shape the future of biosafety and strengthen education through global collaboration.

Feb 21, 2025

Preparing for an earthquake

An earthquake has rattled the UBC Vancouver campus. No damage is reported and there is no known impact on campus operations. Please report any damages to Facilities Service Centre at 604-822-2173 if you have noticed any damage or have any related emergencies.

Jan 15, 2025

Masks required in health care facilities

As of January 6, medical mask-wearing is required in all health care facilities in British Columbia where active patient care is being provided. 

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