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

An illustration of people standing before a barbed wire wall, behind which are finger prints and a giant hand print.

Dismantling it risks turning democracy into a gated community, say UBC experts.

A black and white photo of three people working on the Wally Wagon

A sustainable car designed by UBC engineers in 1972 was years ahead of its time.

The Gordon B. Shrum Building on University Boulevard

A look inside the new home of UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering.

A photo of Susan Musgrave clutching a cat to her chest

Wild heart, kind spirit.

An image of Sophia Yang standing in front of a crowd with her arms up, wearing a lanyard, black top, and quilted red, green, and white top.

The future of fashion is youth-led.

A photo of Garry McCracken standing on a dirt road next to his bike, which has a pannier labelled 'The Road To Valor.' In the background are mountains, water, and a Canadian flag.

An army veteran is helping to support others whose professions expose them to trauma.

Shelves and dresser below "Seed Lending Library" sign

A seed lending library is an innovative concept that’s sprouting up around the world.

Samantha Quan giving her acceptance speech with the cast and team of her Oscar-winning film behind her

Hint: They’re all connected to UBC!

An illustration of students in a classroom practicing calligraphy, while outside the window other people march beside red flags

Winner of the 2025 alumni UBC Short Fiction Contest.

An illustration of three people looking up at a branch while a wildfire rages in the background

Finalist in the 2025 alumni UBC Short Fiction Contest.