UBC Library Hidden Gems
Engaging design Compelling design and visual storytelling that captures the student experience at UBC Library. Learn more
Pension Airwaves Podcast
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative Produced in house, Pension Airwaves is a new way for SPP members to learn about their pension plan. Learn more
How this turtle helped reduce plastic waste in an office building
Compelling writing Erik has great headlines/ledes and relatable angles. Makes complex research easy to understand. Learn more
Paul Joseph
Going above and beyond Paul is a talented artist, skilled at capturing memorable, striking images that enhance storytelling. Learn more
Anti-racist storytelling resource pages
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative Resource centering anti-racism and inclusive excellence in storytelling. Learn more
How Indigenous anthropologist Kristen Barnett is decolonizing archaeology
Compelling writing Fantastic faculty spotlight and interview! Learn more
Speak Up (UBC Investigations Office Campaign)
Engaging design UBC Studios designed amazing creative assets for the Investigations Office “Speak Up” campaign! Learn more
UBC Student Services Website Content Management
Going above and beyond The SCS Web team consults on web updates for 70+ campus partners, playing a key role in campaigns. Learn more
VPFO communications campaigns and toolkits
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative Kudos to Yvonne for leading the development of campaign toolkits to support critical communications. Learn more
Graduation 2022 Social Toolkit
Engaging design New visual assets were conceptualized to support celebration of graduates and encourage engagements. Learn more
Naomi Klein on the future of climate justice
Compelling writing The Q&A is a go-to format for many university communicators and Madeleine has done a superior job. Learn more
Christina Johannus, Office Manager & Assistant to AVP Communications, Communications Portfolio
Going above and beyond CJ’s behind-the-scenes work connects communicators at Triple C events; she’s a powerhouse who gets things done.
Student Life TikTok Strategy and Launch
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative TikTok as a channel for student communications was researched, strategized for and launched in 2022. Learn more
Physical Therapy and Research Clinic Website and Marketing
Engaging design Noteworthy and visually-appealing revamp of website. Kudos to launching clinic social media channels. Learn more
Story research and writing for the ‘Forward happens here’ brand campaign
Compelling writing Developed stories of positive change in health care, clean energy, sustainable forest practices. Amazing talent to turn complex research into easy to understand punchy marketing copy! Learn more
Trudy Leung
Going above and beyond Trudy supports and amplifies the marketing and communications work of other units with a smile!
Rebuilding MOA’s Great Hall communications strategy
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative Thoughtful, transparent and positive communications strategy for a tricky multi-stakeholder project. Learn more
Darwin’s Eden awash in plastics by Geoff Gilliard
Compelling writing Thoughtful storytelling that captures the complexity of the problems UBC researchers are tackling. Learn more
Visual Communications Toolkit for UBC Sustainability
Engaging design A design toolkit to ensure a cohesive and consistent approach to sustainability communications. Learn more
MedNet Modernization project
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative Beautiful agency-created designs are easily usable in the WordPress (CMS) editor. Learn more
What’s the big deal? Here’s why microaggressions matter
Compelling writing Carolyn made a difficult and important topic more accessible. She’s an incredibly talented copywriter. Learn more
Marine ecosystems research story
Engaging design Yuka’s fun, creative, colourful graphics bring this science story to life on social media. Learn more
Monkeypox Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic Promotion
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative A campaign created and launched within one week that resulted in 100 vaccinations for our community. Learn more
Online activism isn’t just slacktivism
Compelling writing Carolyn puts her heart and soul into every article she writes for beyond.ubc.ca and this is but one. Learn more
UBC Career Fair Promotion
Engaging design A new visual approach was conceptualized and introduced for the 2022 Career Fair. Learn more
UBC Sustainable Steps campaign
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative Successfully highlighted an institutional priority and showed how UBC turns research into action. Learn more
IC Spotlight
Engaging design It translates internal comms work into a compelling narrative with creative use of words and images. Learn more
How UBC Library is rethinking problematic Indigenous representations in children’s literature
Compelling writing Thoughtful, nuanced storytelling that captures important reconciliation work at UBC Library. Learn more
UBC’s Research Data Management Strategy
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative An important, effective cross-campus collaboration between VPRI Comms, UBC IT Comms and UBC Library Comms. Learn more
Here’s why whales don’t drown when they gulp down food underwater
Compelling writing Alex writes in a vibrant, accessible style and finds fantastic media hooks for complex science. Learn more
We are the VPFO campaign
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative Sam’s storytelling enabled our campaign to be successful by bringing our portfolio’s strategy to life. Learn more
Air quality in BC
Engaging design Creative social media graphics help us understand a difficult scientific concept. Learn more
UBC’s first comprehensive online media training course
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative This course supports research communication and builds scholars’ confidence in engaging with media. Learn more
How UBC became the rising star of Hollywood North
Compelling writing Through a main character, we go behind the scenes of the behind-the-scenes stuff we see on campus. Learn more
New look and feel for 30-second bios, Research in focus, and Teaching in focus profiles
Engaging design New designs feature fresh colours and beautiful icons, enhancing our faculty and staff profiles. Learn more
Mission to Launch campaign
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative Rodrigo took an idea, our Mission to Launch campaign, and brought it to life in so many ways. Learn more
Dr. Robin Young looks at cell biology through a lens of ethics, diversity and inclusion
Compelling writing A beautifully written profile that captures the need for clear communication, especially in STEM. Learn more
UBC Today
Engaging design Clean, modern and easy to navigate design. Learn more
Harm Reduction Promotion
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative In collaboration with the Wellness Centre, a new harm reduction campaign launched in spring 2022. Learn more
Residence Advisor Student Recruitment Campaign
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative The 2022 campaign received a full design refresh and exceeded application goals by 900%. Learn more: UBC Vancouver | UBC Okanagan
UBC Medicine – Pathways, Spring 2022 Edition
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative Demonstrated UBC’s leadership in a key area in a compelling, well-designed way! Learn more
UBC Medicine Learning Network Podcasts
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative The quality is fantastic. Great podcasts, beautiful web design excellent effort. Learn more
PHP 7.4 End of Life Risk Mitigation project
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative In response to PHP 8.0, Digital Communications remediated and migrated over 1,400 faculty/expert profiles.
The inaugural UBC Undergraduate Prize in Library Research
Innovative project, campaign, or initiative Terrific work in creating a look, feel and coordinating a brand new initiative at UBC Library. Learn more