Fall 2021

Illustration of planet and astronaut.
We shouldn’t have to make a choice between the night sky and global internet.
Illustrations: Raymond Beisinger
Test your knowledge of the UBC Thunderbirds, Museum of Anthropology, UBC Library, and more.
Headshot of Martina Valkovicova.

Commit to learning every day.

Photo of Selina Chan.
Selina Chan is helping deliver critical supplies to a nation in crisis.
UBC archives image

“SHE MADE IT! ‘Canada’s Honeybun,’ marathon swimmer Carol Gregory, conquered the chilly waters...

Headshot of Kartik Suri.
When COVID-19 first hit New York City, UBC dental school grad Kartik Suri stayed to help.
Headshot of Santa J. Ono.

UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa J. Ono.

A picture of Kookai Chaimahawong, smiling, against an orange background.
Young workers are nimble, connected, and redefining employment relationships on their terms.
Photo of Robby the robot.
The newest member of UBC’s Athletics & Recreation team is a line-painting robot.
An artificially intelligent floor-cleaning robot at work on UBC’s Vancouver campus.
Leveraging their uniquely human qualities will give workers the edge in a high-tech future.
A drawing of coins with dollar signs coming out the back of a car as it drives along a street.
A UBC film prof's new documentary offers a glimpse into a dystopian digital economy.
A drawing of a number of people on a futuristic spaceship.
A UBC prof adds some zip to our Zoom.
Billy Lan and Tony Liu, smiling.
Two UBC Sauder grads created a platform to connect hourly workers with hiring managers.
Felicia Chan and Bahar Moussavi, laughing.
Three UBC students launched a non-profit to help neurodiverse youth in computer sciences.
Kookai Chaimahawong, smiling.
The venture capital model is undergoing a radical rethink, thanks to the next generation.
Headshot of Chris Cheung.
Journalist Christopher Cheung is showing Vancouverites the true diversity of their city.
A number of Foodora workers passionately protest on a sidewalk outside of a storefront.
The system has been in need of change for some time, says law professor Bethany Hastie.
John Helliwell smiling, with his arms outstretched, with sketches of flowers over the image.
COVID necessitated a switch to virtual work for millions. How has this affected well-being?