Visiting the University of British Columbia

About the University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world.  As a global leader in sustainability and climate action, UBC uses its land, assets and utilities as a hub for sustainability innovation. The UBC Climate Action Plan 2030 (CAP 2030) puts the university on an accelerated path to net zero emissions for buildings and energy supply as well as to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions for extended impact areas over the next 15 years.

Where is the University of British Columbia?

Visiting Faculty would be based out of UBC’s Vancouver campus – located at the western tip of the Point Grey Peninsula in the city of Vancouver in British Columbia, it is home to more than 44,000 undergraduate and nearly 10,000 graduate students.

More than 400 hectares in size, the stunning campus is surrounded by forest on three sides and ocean on the fourth, and is just a 30 minute bus ride to Vancouver’s downtown core. The campus has been located on this site for most of its 100-year; a location that is the traditional territory of the Musqueam people.

Opportunities for Engagement

The UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) is the lead representative for UBC in the CARE partnership. The School integrates world-class scholarship, teaching, research, and policy engagement to contribute towards positive change. An interdisciplinary hub with particular expertise in Asia Pacific and sustainability policies, we draw on the expertise of UBC institutes, research centres, and faculties, and invite engagement with communities that span the globe.

The School has a number of affiliated institutes and centres that offer unique and interdisciplinary expertise, enriching programs, and knowledge exchange opportunities on public policy, global affairs, and community engagement. These include:

• Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability
• Institute of Asian Research
• Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions
• Office of Regional and International Community Engagement
   

Additionally, there are several centres and initiatives exploring climate related topics at UBC including:

• Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries
• UBC Sustainability
• Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability
• Centre for Climate Justice
• Centre for Climate and Business Solutions  

Questions about the University of British Columbia?

Email: robyn.leuty@ubc.ca