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

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.

An epigenetic clock.

From the womb on, our life experiences influence how fast we age—and how long we stay healthy.

Illustrations of a robot, the UBCO mascot, and the Campus Security team.

Did you know UBC takes on over 1,000 industry-sponsored research projects each year?

Darren Peets and the "Hydrant."

The drunken “radicals” who shook up UBC elections.

A robotic exoskeleton, used to aid with mobility.

The novel devices helping older adults to age in place.

Illustration of two young people watching their older selves.

Ageism is getting old. It’s time to ditch the stereotypes.

April Houweling.

A marine biologist invites us to listen to the underwater world of Howe Sound.