Campus

UBC students paddling in canoe for Day of the Longboat
Put your brains (but not your brawn) to the test!
Two robots on wheels outside building
It’s a first-of-its-kind technology pilot project on a Canadian university campus.
Coloured silhouettes of two custodians wiping school tables
Experience campus through the stories of those behind the scenes who keep it running.
Crowd of people outside a building with canopy tents in front
September is back-to-school time—for everyone, it’s a chance at new beginnings.
Close-up of interactive map showing info about "The Shadow" art installation

Explore our interactive map to find out!

Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at night
Why this fall is the perfect time to revisit the alumni centre and UBC’s Vancouver campus.
Man holds hands up to "Nestor's Gym" sign
Nestor's Gym is named after the founder of UBC recreation.
Polaroids of various UBC shows and concerts with cut-outs of students in the top half of image
Submit your story by August 18, 2025, and it could be published in UBC Magazine!
Aerial view of Rec North
A new recreation centre at UBC Vancouver triples indoor fitness and recreation space.
Boulevard with plants and tall grasses
Manicured lawns are being reimagined as thriving ecosystems.
Headshot of Larry Loyie
How Survivor Larry Loyie used writing to process experience, thrive, and educate others.
Tristan Lai, Alex Tang, and Lillian Chen chat in front of a slideshow at a PRIDE-RX presentation
Two UBC pharmacy lecturers have developed a queer and trans-inclusive pharmacy curriculum.
Shelves and dresser below "Seed Lending Library" sign
A seed lending library is an innovative concept that’s sprouting up around the world.
Two students pretend to box with boxing gloves
Here’s to the thespians, the mountaineers, and the journalists.
Transparent gates at entrance to convenience store
It’s the first fully autonomous convenience store in the world to feature secure gates.
Marching protesters holding signs
With critical conversations under attack, how can Canadian universities serve communities?
Cherry trees in bloom on UBC campus
How much do you know about these iconic trees?
Open book with due date log beside box and papers
A mailed package contained a book checked out before the Beatles became famous.
University students seated in a classroom facing an instructor
If so, share a story that illustrates their impact, and it could be published in UBC Magazine!
Traditional fire hall being carried on top of flatbed truck
UBC’s historic fire hall took a journey to its new temporary home.
A portrait of Meeru Dhalwala with curly black hair and her chin propped in her hand.

Senses alive, kitchen thrives.

Dr. Varada Kolhatkar (right) seated cross-legged on a classroom floor, with other students seated in similar fashion
How a UBC prof is cultivating a culture of mindfulness and wellbeing in her classroom.
Overhead shot of a field with tractors, with oversized (not-to-scale) apples on the left
The future of sustainable agriculture germinates at UBC.
The Museum of Anthropology's concrete and glass facade looking glorious in the golden hour and reflecting in the reflecting pond
Plus, learn about its art and architecture along the way.
Student holding a spoon in her mouth with a surprised expression
Share your story by October 20 and it could be published in UBC Magazine!
A blue stuffed animal — in the shape of a dog, wearing an alumni UBC navy t-shirt, against a beige background
You might just find alumni UBC’s furry new friend there!
Black and white photo of Walter Gage Towers
Put your student housing knowledge to the test.
Wedding ceremony with mountains in distance
Each summer, hundreds of couples and their guests come to campus for wedding celebrations.
View of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC
How the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre is centring Survivors.
A black and white illustration of three side-by-side circles — one circle depicts a car with an 'E' on it, another has three people holding flags, the third shows a newspaper article with the words 'Now Open! International House'
The Tower Beach towers are now canvases for graffiti, but what purpose did they serve in WWII?