Promoting UBC’s place in world university rankings
World university rankings recognize the University of British Columbia for its excellence in teaching and research as well as its global impact: a place where people shape a better world. Brand and Marketing continues to promote UBC’s results for institutional rankings, highlighting its excellent performance and results.
Biomedical Research Campaign
Campaign designed to increase awareness and recognition for UBC’s leadership in biomedical innovation and immuno-engineering as the home to Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH)
‘Staff in focus’ series
The UBC Internal Communications launched ‘Staff in focus’ – a new series highlighting our staff members and their work at the university.
Wildlife photo gallery for faculty and staff
The UBC Internal Communications team invited faculty and staff to showcase their wildlife photography skills for a chance to be featured in an exclusive photo gallery on UBC Today.
Celebrating faculty and staff advancing sustainability at the university
The UBC Internal Communications team runs an annual story series via UBC Today to highlight the faculty and staff at UBC whose hard work, innovation and dedication often happens behind the scenes. In 2023, we chose the theme of sustainability, which is a key institutional priority at the university, to recognize the work being done by our colleagues to support this important work.
Chinese Exclusion Act Anniversary; Satellite Event, Exhibit & Symposium Promotion
UBC worked to curate an exhibition at the Chinese Canadian Museum about the anniversary and sponsor three events: a June 23 satellite viewing at UBC Vancouver of a National Remembrance Event held in the Senate chambers in Ottawa, a June 26, 2023 discussion with the museum curator and a September national symposium to raise awareness of this dark chapter in Canadian history.
UBC at COP28, the UN climate summit
Media Relations developed a media campaign to promote UBC’s participation in the 28th United Nations climate summit, COP28, and to highlight the university’s leadership in climate change research and action.
New art connects The Reconciliation Pole to Musqueam territory
UBC Media Relations collaborated with Musqueam to share the story of the new artwork titled θəʔit (truth in English), added to the Reconciliation Pole at UBC. We spotlighted UBC’s commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous Peoples, facilitated media interviews, and raised awareness about the meaningful artwork.