Spotlight

How can Canada repair a broken housing system while also future-proofing it? At UBC, researchers are tackling this question from multiple angles: piloting more efficient and sustainable construction methods, informing policy that recognizes adequate housing as a basic right, and designing homes that protect occupants from natural disasters and the effects of a warming climate.

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.

Cast your vote in the search for UBC’s most famous graduate.

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

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More than a competition, this initiative celebrated the breadth and diversity of UBC graduates.

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The final round of voting is closed.

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Why do sporting outcomes feel so personal to those watching from the stands?

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Semifinal voting is now closed.

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We now have the four category champions heading into the semifinals.

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Here’s how their studies are still coming in handy.

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It’s normal to feel uncertain after graduating. These expert tips from two UBC alumni can help.

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Here’s what these researchers found about the connection between food and nightmares.

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Voting for this round is now closed.

A UBC Women's Soccer player and a UBCO Women's Soccer player both going for the ball during a game.

Which global soccer superstar has practiced on a UBC training pitch?