Spotlight

The good news is we have most of the technological solutions for transitioning to low-carbon sources of energy. The biggest challenges to adopting them more widely and rapidly are social and political — from funding and investment, to international cooperation, to inspiring mass support for ambitious policies.

Articles

A person in a lab coat holding up a blue-violet crystalline structure

UBC is a central player in Canada’s medical biotech boom.

Four people standing around a person in a bed. Attached to the bed is a sign that reads: "UBC Bed Pushing Marathon"

Meet the mischief‑makers who declared war on apathy.

A collection of headshots of the six interviewees, with a white 'Q.' in the bottom right corner.

One pressing question, multiple expert perspectives.

A portrait of Meeru Dhalwala with curly black hair and her chin propped in her hand.

Senses alive, kitchen thrives.

Standing in front of a United Nations sign, Jennifer Duncan wears a white blazer and skirt with rose designs and a gold trim.

The Dene lawyer devoted to securing self‑determination for First Nations.

Friba Rezayee wearing a dark blue flowered robe.

A trail-blazing Olympian is helping Afghan women participate in sport and secure an education.

A nuclear reactor tower against the blue sky.

Professor M.V. Ramana discusses the "Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change."

A woman at her desk on a Zoom call

A UBCO study examines the difference between in-person and videochat perceptions.

Young people sitting in a row outside looking at smartphones

Mental health may depend on how social media is used rather than how much it is used.

Vice President Kamala Harris ascends stairs at vice president’s residence

Refusing to accept political defeat has dangerous consequences.