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By mid-century, it’s projected that about one quarter of Canadians will be at least 65 years old. More people living longer is a triumph of modern times, but those extra years need to come with good health, independence, and wellbeing. Find out how science and innovation are redefining what it means to grow old.

alumni UBC’s afterwords is a digital conversation series that shares the stories of some of UBC Okanagan’s extraordinary alumni.

UBC grads defining the future

One pressing question. Multiple expert perspectives.

Insider travel tips from alumni around the world

Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon reflects on the people and places shaping UBC

Stories, advice, and snapshots of life from UBC Magazine readers.

A glance into UBC’s past

Winning entries from our annual writing contest for UBC alumni

More show, less tell

Q&As featuring well-known individuals with a UBC connection

Plates of food with drinks, flowers, and cutlery

Does the hype about protein match the science?

Young man with moustache and glasses in suit at podium

This three-time Jeopardy! champ made headlines for describing himself as a “stay-at-home son.”

Woman and man stand with official documents before Canadian and Albertan flags

The memorandum of understanding between Canada and Alberta is a high-stakes strategy.

A man and a boy jump off of a deck into a lake

Anne Martin-Matthews.

An epigenetic clock.

A robotic exoskeleton, used to aid with mobility.

Top view photo of pink satin sleeping mask earplugs feathers two pills and golden stars on isolated pastel blue background

7 people in hardhats standing in line with shovels on construction site

Oil drill Venezuela

Three photos: Man biking, man jogging, father with arm around daughter

Cooked crickets laid out on a green leaf on a light brown wooden surface.

Empty plate with fork and knife

Image with "2025" in the centre, with five composite images around it, tied to the top 5 images of the year, on a blue background

From ecological intrigue to Canada-US tensions, here are our most-read articles of the year.

Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha

UBCO’s Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor reflects on the campus’s milestone year.

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Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha

Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha

Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha

Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha

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