Although Campus Operations and Risk Management is not leading travel safety for UBC, we understand some students, faculty and staff may be feeling uncertain about travelling to some international destinations for conferences or research activities.
As a service to the community, we are sharing these resources developed by UBC, U15, Universities Canada, and CSIS related to travel safety and research security:
- Government of Canada’s travel advisories
We encourage everyone to regularly review the Government of Canada’s travel advisories for any location they may be heading. - Student Safety Abroad
Students traveling outside of Canada for university activity need to complete UBC’s travel authorization requirements. - Emergency Assistance: International SOS
Guidance for when to contact International SOS (ISOS), a firm under contract to UBC to provide health and security assistance to UBC students, faculty and staff. - UBC Research Security: Travel Security Guidance
Practical tips and considerations for secure travel with research materials and devices. - UBC’s Travel and Field Safety Program
Guidance, tools and resources to support the safety of those travelling or performing fieldwork abroad. - Privacy Matters @ UBC: Travelling with Electronics
Information on how to safeguard your personal and institutional data when travelling with digital devices. - U15 and Universities Canada Travel Security Guide for University Researchers and Staff
A foundational guide to securing your travel, published by U15 and Universities Canada. - CSIS: Far From Home Travel Security Booklet
A resource for navigating security risks when travelling internationally. (Note: Do not travel with a physical copy of this booklet, as it contains the CSIS logo.) - Public Safety Canada Webinar: Safeguarding Science – Module 6: Travelling Safely
An upcoming webinar taking place May 16, 2025, focused on protecting your research while abroad.
Questions about your trip?
Everyone’s travel needs and documentation are unique. To help the university community, UBC’s travel procurement program is partnered with Direct Travel. Their travel agents are available to help answer travel booking and associated questions for any destination.