UBC's support for wellbeing can be found threaded throughout strategic plans, in research projects across diverse disciplines, and embedded through a broad range of programs, services and initiatives across the University.
We invite you to learn more about how our community members are supporting wellbeing on our campuses and encourage you to share and celebrate your own research, stories of success and wellbeing champions!
Every November, Thrive brings the UBC community together to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health and wellbeing. Whether you’re planning an event, looking for resources, or want to help spread the Thrive message, there are many ways to get involved this November…
The Office of Wellbeing Strategy congratulates the recipients of the 2026 Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund grants! The fund supports departments and units at UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses to support our commitment to the Okanagan Charter to become a health and wellbeing…
The Sustainability Hub and the Office of Wellbeing Strategy congratulate the recipients of the 2026 Climate Change and Wellbeing Education grants! The program supports faculty from across UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan who are integrating climate change and wellbeing content and pedagogies…
The Office of Wellbeing Strategy and Wellbeing Strategic Framework (WSF) Refresh Project Team are happy to share that the engagement phase of the WSF Refresh has been completed. The team is grateful for the thoughtful participation of students, faculty, staff, leaders, and community partners across…
Applications open on June 1, 2026 for the UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund. These funds are granted to departments and units in Vancouver and the Okanagan to support the university's commitment to the Okanagan Charter to become a health and wellbeing-promoting institution, as…
UBC students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to attend upcoming open houses to learn more about UBC's Wellbeing Strategic Framework Refresh and help shape its future direction.The refresh process is an opportunity to reflect on how wellbeing is experienced across the university…
The Office of Wellbeing Strategy congratulates the recipients of the 2026 Wellbeing Fellows Program grants! These grants of up to $20,000 per year over two years support faculty in advancing innovative approaches to wellbeing in teaching, learning, and academic workplace environments across UBC…
On April 9, 2026, the UBC Okanagan community gathered for a student-led celebration to recognize faculty and staff who are contributing to student wellbeing by creating accessible and health-promoting classrooms. This year, 198 students submitted meaningful nominations and provided incredible…
This year marked the 10-year anniversary of Move UBC–UBC’s annual university-wide campaign that promotes physical health and reflects our commitment to integrating wellbeing into how we learn, work, teach, research, and live. To celebrate, we had the honour of welcoming Clara Hughes, a…
On April 7, 2026, over 100 students, faculty, staff, and university leaders gathered in the Ponderosa Ballroom to celebrate the Faculty Wellbeing Champions Recognition Event, the first of its kind on UBC Vancouver campus. This initiative highlighted the important role faculty play in supporting…