Building partnerships through collaboration.
UB Business Day consists of 30 sessions across five time slots throughout the day by numerous presenters. Session descriptions for each time slot are below.
Use this checklist to keep track of which sessions you registered for.
Learn how to purchase commodities and services. Receive information on different purchasing methods, basic policy requirements for each funding source (State, Research and UB Foundation), an overview of the role of UB units in the purchasing process and ShopBlue catalogs and process flow.
Building on the foundation of RASC 1.0, UB is pivoting to RASC 2.0 in response to the uncertainty of the federal funding climate. This streamlined, centrally managed model is still focused on strengthening services to faculty, improving consistency and creating more efficient processes across the research enterprise. Receive an update on the changes, highlights of the benefits for the campus community and what’s next as UB continues to adapt and evolve its research administration services.
University Facilities is in the midst of planning for the next phase of UB's Comprehensive Master Plan: re-imagining North Campus as an undergraduate and research campus. Interact and learn about the upcoming architectural and landscape projects and contribute your ideas to the plans!
Receive guidance through the procurement process for all of your scientific needs that support UB’s research and clinical operations. Learn about strategic sourcing for specialized scientific systems, essential equipment, consumables and related services. Additionally, explore the impact of tariffs on scientific purchases and share strategies to help reduce the additional costs of international sourcing.
Join the Business Services leadership team for an inside look at the strategic roadmap guiding the next 3 to 5 years. Get an overview of upcoming system enhancements, policy shifts and organizational developments designed to elevate customer experience and operational efficiency. Gain insight into the vision driving these changes and learn what to expect as Business Services evolves to meet future needs.
We’ll walk you through recent enhancements designed to streamline your purchasing experience, introduce newly added suppliers and features and provide a sneak peek at what’s coming next.