UBC Communications Staff

This site provides tools, resources, templates and brand information for UBC marketing and communications staff (known as 'Cardinals' see note below) and external communications consultants. The content on this site is password-protected. If you are a UBC staff or faculty member with responsibilities in communications, marketing or the web, please create an account to access the resources. If you already have an account and require graphics such as logos and wordmarks, please visit UBC Brand Artwork.

"Cardinals"

UBC communications professionals are collectively known by the long-standing nickname the ‘Communications Cardinals’. This group is comprised of more than 300 marketing and communications professionals from the various academic and administrative units across both campuses. This group includes writers, photographers, designers, web professionals and communications staff.

UBC Faculty and Staff

If you are just looking for a basic logo, we have a resource called Brand Basic. Brand Basic is a one-stop place for UBC staff members and the UBC community who just need quick access to a simple UBC Brand signature. Visit www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/ubcbrand/basic. No registration is required. 

External Consultants

If you are an external communications consultant and require access to the UBC Brand Guidelines and the UBC Brand Artwork, you'll need to create a user account. Instructions for creating a user account:

1. Complete the online registration form
2. In the “Affiliation to UBC” section, indicate you are an External Contractor
3. Enter the email address for your primary contact at UBC
4. After submitting the form, your registration details will be reviewed
5. Once your account has been activated, you will receive an email notification with further instructions
6. Please review the UBC Brand Guidelines before starting any UBC communications project