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

Athletics

Woman running on treadmill wearing breathing mask

Who gets studied—and who does the studying—limits scientific knowledge.

Two men in tuxedos lean their foreheads against each other before window

A UBC expert unpacks what the hopeful vision of this Canadian-made series reveals and obscures.

Young ice hockey player faces off against goalie in net

A UBC sports injury expert (and hockey mom) tackles common myths about this brain injury.

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.

UBC students paddling in canoe for Day of the Longboat

Put your brains (but not your brawn) to the test!

Man holds hands up to "Nestor's Gym" sign

Nestor's Gym is named after the founder of UBC recreation.

South Asian woman hockey player raises hockey stick on ice

PWHL Vancouver selected Chanreet Bassi (BA’25) in the franchise’s first-ever draft.

Aerial view of Rec North

A new recreation centre at UBC Vancouver triples indoor fitness and recreation space.

Men doing stretches lying on floor of a changeroom

Obesity disproportionately impacts men’s health, yet few men take preventive action.

Two hockey players compete on the ice

There’s more at stake than simply keeping the fans happy.