Planning ahead and partnering with Facilities for a smooth research equipment installation
Acquiring new research equipment is an exciting milestone, whether you’re expanding lab capabilities or launching a new project. Before purchasing, relocating, or accepting new equipment, we encourage you to connect early with your UBC Facilities Manager. Read more in the UBC Finance Portal [CWL required].
Moody’s affirms UBC’s Aa1 credit rating while S&P lowers its rating to A due to strong provincial credit link
Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings released rating actions on UBC in early April 2026.
Balanced operating budget for 2026/27 approved by UBC Board of Governors
UBC is projecting a balanced financial position as part of its 2026/27 budget, approved by the university’s Board of Governors this week.
Interim reporting structure in the VPFO
As you are aware, Helen Yung’s last day with UBC is approaching (March 31, 2026). We are deeply grateful for her many contributions to the University, as well as for the extended time she’s dedicated to us in her current capacity as Comptroller in order to support a smooth and thoughtful transition.
Indigenous Business series: Spirit Works
Spirit Works is an Indigenous-owned creative company that crafts authentic Indigenous art, gifts, and functional pieces rooted in West Coast traditions, and uses its business to support community programming, employment, and cultural advocacy.
Supplier Self Registration retiring in March 2026
The Supplier Self Registration site, used to allow suppliers to submit their information directly to Workday, will be retired effective March 3, 2026. What’s changing Starting March 3, 2026, all new supplier setups will need to be submitted by UBC employees through Workday using the ‘Create Supplier Request’ process. Ensure any requests using Supplier Self […]
Indigenous Business series: Indigenous Corporate Training
Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. delivers professional learning on Indigenous relations, reconciliation, and consultation, helping organizations build cultural competence and improve engagement with Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Business series: Friendship Catering
Friendship Catering is a nonprofit Indigenous catering service that provides high-quality food for events while reinvesting all proceeds into community programs, outreach initiatives, and skills development.
T4/T4A tax slips for faculty and staff expected by March 2
Each year, the Payroll Operations team issues tax slips online for UBC’s faculty and staff. These tax slips are identical to the printed form and are accepted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) when filing your taxes. This year we expect Payroll-related T4 and T4A forms for the 2025 tax year to be published and […]
Indigenous Business series: Len Pierre Consulting
Len Pierre Consulting (LPC) is an Indigenous-led consulting firm that supports organizations in advancing cultural safety, decolonization, reconciliation, and anti-racism through education, mentorship, and strategic guidance across diverse sectors.