UBC Wellbeing is regenerative—it is not simply about addressing the negative, but about furthering the good—enabling people to leave UBC better than when they first arrived, and to carry this into the next phase of their lives.
People who are well are able to engage in deeper learning, are more productive and have a stronger sense of community and connection—all of which help create a happier, healthier campus community.
However, stress and anxiety, sedentary behaviour, unhealthy food intake, and barriers to inclusion that affect academic performance, workplace enjoyment, and overall sense of wellbeing are a reality for many. By focusing on wellbeing in our teaching, learning, and workplace environments, UBC can help set our community members up for long-term success and improve their resilience, retention, and satisfaction.
The story of UBC Wellbeing is one that we are creating together. Through improved collaboration, UBC is working towards becoming a global leader in supporting wellbeing for our community. Cross-campus efforts, such as Thrive, Move UBC and the VOICE Study, as well as support from senior leadership, have elevated the profile and understanding of wellbeing across the university and created a more connected approach across academics and operations. By working together, we can build on our significant strengths and achieve remarkable progress in championing wellbeing for all of our community members.
UBC Wellbeing Milestones
All across UBC, wellbeing work is in action—woven throughout strategic plans, in research across diverse disciplines, and embedded in a broad range of programs, services and initiatives.
Since UBC first opened Student Health Services in 1929, we have championed wellbeing on our campuses through both services and strategic initiatives. While there is a substantial amount of work to be done to ensure that wellbeing truly becomes embedded and a deeply-held value for all, over the past decades UBC has made great strides towards becoming a health-promoting university and will continue to explore ways to promote wellbeing.