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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

UBC completes first loss control site visits

UBC Vancouver completed its first loss control site visits with the University’s new equipment breakdown insurer through CURIE on September 21–24, 2026. Led by Daniel…
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Safety and Risk Services audit visit to Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

A recent audit visit by our Safety and Risk Services (SRS) team to the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC) provided a valuable opportunity to assess…
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

UBC Safety Day 2026: A day of learning, connection and celebration

UBC Safety Day 2026 was a tremendous success, bringing together 251 engaged members of UBC’s Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees (JOHSC) and Local Safety…
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Are you prepared for an earthquake? ShakeOut will take place on October 15, 2026

On October 15, 2026, practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:15 am during the annual Great BC ShakeOut. As part of ShakeOut,…
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Help shape the future of Community Safety at UBC

UBC Community Safety wants to hear from you. We are launching the 2026 Community Safety Survey as part of Safety Awareness Week. The survey will…
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

UBC Alert expands notifications to desktop devices 

Desktop notifications will be introduced as an additional way to further leverage communications from the UBC Alert system to share critical information with the campus community. The desktop app will be automatically installed on UBC-owned…
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Thursday, July 16, 2026

Helpful AI resources for the UBC community

Discover AI tools, training opportunities, privacy guidance, and support resources available to the UBC community.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Stay safe during extreme heat

During extreme heat, it’s important to lower your activity levels and stay in a cool area drinking fluids. Know the signs of heat-related illness to…
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Monday, June 15, 2026

Ready for anything: UBC’s approach to community safety and emergency planning for the summer soccer games

In this Q&A, UBC’s community safety and emergency management directors share how they’re working with partners across and beyond campus to ensure the university is…
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Monday, June 15, 2026

Do you know the signs and symptoms of heat stress?

Get ready for rising temperatures, and learn how to identify signs and symptoms, the risks related to heat-related illnesses and how to protect yourself by…
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Monday, May 25, 2026

2026 UBC Security Forum: Prepared. Connected. Empowered. 

On May 13, the second annual UBC Security Forum brought together security professionals from across the industry for a full day of learning, connection, and…
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Friday, May 8, 2026

Updated: Online Safety Training access on Canvas now restored

Update as of May 15: Access to Online Safety Training has now been restored. UBC is working to restore access to Canvas following cyber incident…
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

BC Emergency Alert system testing on May 6

The provincial alert system, BC Emergency Alert will be tested on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:55 pm. A great reminder to download the UBC…
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Monday, April 20, 2026

Cassandra Torres and Mariyam Syed steps into new roles

We are beyond pleased to share that Cassandra Torres and Mariyam Syed will be stepping into a new roles effective April 20. Cassandra Torres (Emergency…
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Monday, April 13, 2026

Adi Aggarwal joins as Senior Insurance Coordinator, Insurance & Loss Prevention

We are excited to share that Adi Aggarwal will be starting as the new Senior Insurance Coordinator in the Insurance & Loss Prevention (ILP) team…
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Monday, April 13, 2026

Coexisting with wildlife on campus 

UBC’s Vancouver campus is home to a rich diversity of wildlife. Support safe coexistence by following these steps: do not feed wildlife, give them space,…
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

From Campus Security to Community Safety: A transformation shaped by community voices and dressed by UBC experts

At UBC Vancouver, safety is being reimagined—shaped not only by policy, but by design. UBC’s new Community Safety model blends community engagement, research collaboration and…
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Campus Security renews identity as UBC Community Safety

Campus Security has been renamed UBC Community Safety on the UBC Vancouver campus, marking an important step forward in shifting from a traditional response-based model…
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Monday, March 2, 2026

Daylight savings: How changing the clock affects our safety

Daylight Savings Time takes place this year on Sunday, March 8, where we advance our clocks forward by one hour. This means that we will…
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

It’s cold out! Stay safe while working and walking

If you're spending extended time outside in colder temperatures, you may be at risk for cold stress and are more likely to face slippery ground…
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