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UBC Cloud Innovation Centre’s role in advancing UBC’s Strategic Directions
With the launch of its refreshed strategic plan UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025-2030 earlier this fall, UBC has a renewed vision for research, teaching, innovation, and community impact. At the same time, the UBC Cloud Innovation Centre (UBC CIC or CIC) continues to grow and emerge as an influential driver of many of the new strategic priorities. Here’s how CIC is helping bring the UBC’s strategic plan to life:
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Innovation in Action: A Look at Student Projects from the Fall 2025 Hackathon
Innovation in Action: A Look at Student Projects from the Fall 2025 Hackathon On November 12th, the UBC Cloud Innovation Centre hosted a Generative AI Hackathon, welcoming students to a day of innovation and creativity. Participants explored how generative AI and cloud technology can be applied to tackle real world challenges, with a focus on
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Event Recap: The UBC CIC Summer GenAI Hackathon 2025
On August 14th, the UBC Cloud Innovation Centre hosted a Summer Generative AI Hackathon, welcoming students to a day of innovation and creativity. Participants explored how generative AI and cloud technology can be applied to tackle real world challenges, with a focus on career navigation and professional development.
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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.