
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
UBC Learning Exchange
Explore programs for residents in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), participate in community-based research or work with students on DTES projects.
Innovation UBC
Develop research partnerships, explore knowledge exchange opportunities and find entrepreneurial connections in both Vancouver and Kelowna.
Centre for Community Engaged Learning
Collaborate with students on challenges impacting your organization and the communities you serve, or post a volunteer opportunity.
Hire UBC Students
Learn about UBC Co-op programs, or post a job or internship position for UBC students and alumni.
Indigenous Portal
Find information on UBC Vancouver’s Indigenous engagement commitment and resources for the campus community and beyond.
Indigenous Research Support Initiative
Find resources and support for Indigenous community-based research.
Partnership Funding
Find funding for community-university partnerships, collaborations and relationship-building activities.

Find Out More
UBC Vancouver Community Engagement
Discover partnership opportunities and funding, find a UBC expert for speaking engagements or browse public events.
UBC Okanagan Community Engagement
Connect with UBC Okanagan: find an event, partner in research, hire a student or book space on campus.