Top Services - Researchers

Welcome to a new academic year at UBC!

As a researcher, this page includes a list of top IT services that you may require while conducting research at UBC both on and off campus. If you ever need assistance, please reach out to us in one of the ways described below or directly at www.it.ubc.ca/helpdesk.


Data Management and Research Systems

Advanced Research Computing

The Advanced Research Computing team provides consultation, expertise, and access to tools that support computationally intensive research.

Research Systems (RISe)

The RISe tool can help manage compliance and funding applications, and handle workflows associated with approvals and reviews.

Cloud Computing for Researchers

UBC ARC works with researchers to determine how cloud infrastructure, platforms and services can deliver effective tools and capabilities for research.

Data Governance

Institutional data is a strategic asset for UBC. Read about the data governance program and the people involved to better understand how UBC is working to ensure data is managed and protected at UBC.

Research Data Management

UBC Library is here to assist researchers in the creation, management and dissemination of their research data.

Sequencing and Bioinformatics Consortium

Providing state-of-the-art facilities, training and expert support for UBC and external partners with projects involving sequencing.

Information Security

Working Remotely

Setting yourself up for successful remote work doesn't have to be difficult. We've created a guide on what you'll need to work off-campus.

Privacy and Information Security Training

Privacy & information security training is mandatory for those who use UBC Electronic Information and Systems.

Encryption Services

Encryption services is available for devices used by faculty or staff for university business. UBC Policy requires all mobile devices storing personal information to be encrypted.

Enhanced CWL

Keep UBC information secure with multi-factor authentication.

Report an Incident

If you become aware of a privacy or information security incident contact the security team at security@ubc.ca.

Work Tools

UBC Sockeye

UBC ARC Sockeye is a high-performance computing platform available to UBC researchers across all disciplines.

UBC Chinook

UBC ARC Chinook is a new object storage platform with an initial 5 PB of storage available to UBC researchers by application.

Wireless Access

Access the web on UBC's Secure Wireless network!

UBC Survey Tool

Create surveys with the UBC Survey Tool, a Canadian-hosted solution with enterprise features.

REDCap

The REDCap platform is a secure web application for building and managing research data collection instruments.

Software/Hardware

A variety of software and hardware are available free or at a discounted rate for the university community.

Creative Media

UBC Studios

UBC Studios offers creative media production and educational media support services including video production, graphic design, print services, and DIY studio spaces.

Emerging Media Lab

The Emerging Media Lab is an experimental space for faculty, students, and staff to evolve learning by creating tools and techniques using emerging media.

Contact Us

Need IT help? Contact us by phone at 604.822.2008 or submit a request at https://web.it.ubc.ca/forms/isf/. Follow us on @UBCIToutages on Twitter for the latest updates on service outages and incidents.