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.

Athletics

Two hockey players compete on the ice

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

Two hockey players stand side by side in ice rink

These experiences are ones that most hockey fans can only dream of.

Four women athletes stand on field with their Olympic medals

It’s been a record-setting year for the Thunderbirds and Heat — and it’s not over yet.

Mountain biker riding bike on rocky path overlooking mountains

An alarming number of people suffer spinal cord injuries while mountain biking.

Athletic team cheering and holding Canadian flag in a gym

Jenn Oakes is first UBC Okanagan Heat alum to win an Olympic or Paralympic medal.

Rob Shaw playing tennis on a clay court

The presence of media makes a difference for Paralympians. Two UBC experts explain why.

The Canadian women's rowing eight team pose on a dock while kissing their silver medals

“Canada, remember these faces, because they are heroes.”

Two female Canadian Olympic athletes on the field showing their silver medals

Piper Logan and Florence Symonds helped lead Canada's team to an Olympic silver medal.

Canoes race past boats with onlookers in Victoria, B.C.

Traditional Indigenous “war canoes” differ from the versions by Canoe Kayak Canada.

The Olympic rings with the Eiffel Tower in the background

Here are 21 UBC athletes to root for during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.