Community Partners

Community Partners

We believe that people with drive and curiosity can change the world — and collaboration can make great things happen.

Looking to partner on a research project or community event? Want to hire a student or create a volunteer opportunity?

Through collaboration with community organizations, businesses, Indigenous partners, civic groups and others, we can find new perspectives on complex problems.

Here’s how we can work together.


Collaboration and Research Opportunities

Collaboration and Research Opportunities

Connect with UBC in the Downtown Eastside

Explore programs for residents in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), learn about or partner on community-based research or work with students on DTES projects.

UBC Learning Exchange >

Innovation UBC

Develop research partnerships, explore knowledge exchange opportunities, access research discoveries and make entrepreneurial connections.

Innovation UBC >

Centre for Community Engaged Learning

Collaborate with students on challenges impacting your organization and the communities you serve.

Centre for Community Engaged Learning >

Hire UBC Students

Learn about UBC Co-op programs, or post a job or internship position for UBC students and alumni.

UBC Co-op Programs >


Hire a UBC Student >

Indigenous Portal

Find information on UBC Vancouver’s Indigenous engagement commitment and resources for the campus community and beyond.

Indigenous Portal >

Indigenous Research Support Initiative

Find resources and support for Indigenous community-based research.

Indigenous Research Support Initiative >

Partnership Funding

Find funding for community-university partnerships, collaborations and relationship-building activities.

Partnership Funding >


Find Out More

Find Out More

UBC Vancouver Community Engagement

Discover partnership opportunities, funding, and resources that support community-university collaboration.

UBC Vancouver Community Engagement >

UBC Okanagan Community Engagement

Connect with UBC Okanagan: find an event, partner in research, hire a student or book space on campus.

UBC Okanagan Community Engagement >