Spotlight

How can Canada repair a broken housing system while also future-proofing it? At UBC, researchers are tackling this question from multiple angles: piloting more efficient and sustainable construction methods, informing policy that recognizes adequate housing as a basic right, and designing homes that protect occupants from natural disasters and the effects of a warming climate.

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.

Cast your vote in the search for UBC’s most famous graduate.

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

Campus

The outside of Brock Commons Tallwood House.

Novel designs piloted at UBC are leading the way for a new era of sustainable housing.

Four people sitting on the beach at sunset, with outstretched hands forming the shape of a heart

Tell us who—or what—stole your heart at UBC, and we might just publish your story!

A gif showing various stills from movies and shows, flashing intermittently on the screen of retro TV sets

Put your knowledge of UBC’s campus to the test!

Architectural rendering of building at street corner

The new building is three blocks north of the Learning Exchange’s current location.

A UBC Women's Soccer player and a UBCO Women's Soccer player both going for the ball during a game.

Which global soccer superstar has practiced on a UBC training pitch?

Birds-eye view of seated graduands—with tops of caps in view

Test your knowledge about UBC’s graduation traditions and get to know the Class of 2026!

Gary Bartley holding a soccer ball on UBC's soccer pitch

UBC’s Gary Bartley reveals the “invisible” science behind creating a world-class soccer pitch.

Gif cycling through digital illustrations that capture four vignettes of UBC

See UBC through the eyes of writer, artist, and international student Minhal Hasnain.

People lined up at series of bus stops

Respondents cited the project’s potential to increase housing supply and economic growth.

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This hub will advance research connections, academic partnerships, and talent development.