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

My Town

Insider travel tips from alumni around the world

Test

Hannah Edwards at Tokyo Station at night, with skyscrapers in backdrop

Dr. Amy Dawson on Signal Hill with her dog Watson

Rohma Khurram Nawaz with her dog Saiya on a snowy day

Portrait of Pieta outdoors with water and cityscape behind her

Charla Basran at Húsavík Harbor with a church in the background

Yuri Zebroff standing on his farm property with mountains in the background

Marina Tran-Vu walking outside with a bridge in the background

Renee Voisin standing on a pier with a gazebo in the background as well as water and trees

Patricia Gajo posed in front of a large mural depicting red lips

Dave standing in front of street art that says on one side: "This has brought out the best in us." And on the other: "This has brought out the worst in us."

Hana blowing bubbles during a Pride parade in London

Portrait of Avril leaning against a wall of a building displaying colourful graffiti

Sony Tsai posing with arms outstretched, with water and skyscrapers behind him

Robyn Freiheit seated at a table outdoors, enjoying a beverage

Alivia Prattas surrounded by greenery, with a view of Kona's south coast behind her

Shot of Trijayanti Darmadji against a mountainous backdrop

Black and white photo of a hotel room in NYC, with a view of the skyline in the background