Articles

Mixed-media image showing a student shrugging with an over-sized bun in one hand and cascading Cheerios in the other
Including a Cheerios-stuffed sandwich that could break teeth (and spirits).
Dr. Varada Kolhatkar (right) seated cross-legged on a classroom floor, with other students seated in similar fashion
How a UBC prof is cultivating a culture of mindfulness and wellbeing in her classroom.
Charla Basran at Húsavík Harbor with a church in the background
This small Icelandic town delivers a great deal of natural charm. Here’s why you should visit.
Overhead shot of a field with tractors, with oversized (not-to-scale) apples on the left
The future of sustainable agriculture germinates at UBC.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in front of US and Canadian flags
The US election could radically reshape both domestic and international landscapes.
Five people stand in river
Rain gardens can help to reduce tire toxins from entering BC’s waterways.
Burnt remnants of house and landscape destroyed by wildfire
As the climate crisis accelerates, will today’s societies be able to adapt?
Two men look at device in an industrial lab
UBC Okanagan is taking an artful approach to tackle indoor air quality.
Smiling woman in front of outdoor radio telescope
This discovery may help to reveal how our own solar system formed.
Overhead shot of colourful rangoli and lighted diyas
Three members of UBC’s South Asian community reflect on the meaning and significance of Diwali.