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Highlights from the UBC CIC Spring 2026 GenAI Hackathon
Highlights from the UBC CIC Spring 2026 GenAI Hackathon On May 7, the UBC Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) hosted its Spring Generative AI Hackathon, inviting UBC students to take part in a day of creativity and innovation. Participants explored generative AI and built tools to address real community challenges. The Challenge This hackathon invited students…
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CIC Sharing Event Recap
On April 13th, the UBC Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) hosted their annual project showcase event, bringing together student builders, Amazon Web Services (AWS) partners, faculty partners, and the broader community to present a year of applied innovation.
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In a tough job market, what AI skills do you really need?
While upskilling in AI can be valuable at any stage of a career, it’s become especially important for young Canadians entering the workforce. Many of the entry-level tasks that once helped people get their foot in the door are increasingly being handled by AI tools. As a result, young job seekers are turning to AI…
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Reflecting on the UBC CIC Generative AI and Sustainability Hackathon
The UBC Cloud Innovation Centre (UBC CIC) Generative AI and Sustainability hackathon on October 5, 2024, brought together students with a shared passion for technology and sustainability. Hosted at the Sauder Learning Labs, the event was filled with energy from the outset, as participants collaborated to create innovative solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud…
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The CIC Experience: Victoria Li
Working as a Project Assistant at the UBC Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) has been a journey of transformation, marked by delightful surprises and a genuine sense of community. As I take a reflective pause on my co-op term, it becomes evident that the CIC is not merely a workplace; it is a vibrant tapestry woven…
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The student perspective: Sophie Mok
I am a co-op student and have been working as a Project Assistant at the UBC CIC since January 2023. With my time at the CIC set to end in a few days, a lot of thoughts come to my mind as I reflect on my journey and growth as an employee here.