Spotlight

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

Articles

Campaign signs on a lawn as a person walks by

You may have heard warnings that Canada is becoming as politically polarized as the US.

Woman and man stand by railing on balcony with buildings in background

A UBC spin-off powered by alumni talent is pushing BC’s economy forward.

Headshots of Lois and Colin Pritchard.

Colin & Lois Pritchard: a quiet transformation in the Okanagan.

Dried corn husks and corn on stalks in a crop field

Crop failures are messing with the menu.

Aerial shot of UBCO campus

Check out our interactive map and dive into some fun facts as we mark UBCO’s 20th anniversary!

Photo of Hélène Marcoux (left) and Rain Pierre (sɬə́məx) (right) with a forest and river showing in the background.

Where big ideas grow on trees: BC’s hub for climate-ready forestry.

Peter Zandstra in the center of the image, surrounded by three students in lab coats, engaging in discussion.

The Gordon B. Shrum Building: the new home of biomedical innovation.

Ocean Mignon standing in the centre of the photo, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Oceane Mignon: From Europe to the Okanagan Valley.

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

A UBC Okanagan study is uncovering how endurance training transforms the body and mind.

Anne Martin-Matthews.

New ways of living, working, and caring can help to sustain aging populations.