Spotlight

Most of today's university undergraduates were born in the 2000s. Like every generation before them, their formative years are being influenced by a distinct set of social conditions, significant events, opportunities, and challenges. What's it like to be a student today? What do Gen Z want from university? And how are universities helping them prepare for their (and our) futures?

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AMS president Esmé Decker (front, centre) and other students in the students building, affectionately known as the Nest.

Today's students are leaving their mark on campus.

Three UBC students standing and smiling

Gen Zers are more inclined than past generations to establish their own ventures.

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Today’s students are active participants in their own education.

Bodhi Patil

These UBC students are shaping a better world.

Headshots of 13 individuals

Thirteen remarkable individuals will receive UBC honorary degrees.

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We asked and you answered. Here are 14 insights from our readers about what makes love last.

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What makes love last? We’re asking. Weigh in by Feb. 4 and your response could be featured.

Composite graphic reflecting the 5 top stories of 2023

We count down the stories that had the most views on UBC Magazine in 2023.

2023 alumni UBC Achievement Awards recipients holding their awards at the gala

On November 14, 2023, we honoured eight inspiring members of the UBC community.

Six health-care workers stand in front of wall with Ukrainian signs

Despite the risks, two UBC doctors plan on continuing to help Ukraine.

Six women on graduation stage in university regalia

Nsyilxcn Language Fluency students embraced the opportunity of a lifetime.

News anchor Deb Hope

In addition to her journalism abilities, Deborra Hope was also known for her laugh.

A sign at the UBC Bus Exchange uses the Whitney Salishan font to welcome people in English and hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, the traditional language of the Musqueam peoples

Learn about a new font to typeset Salish languages.

Wide-angle shot of the main exhibit space at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre

A new space in Vancouver’s Chinatown is enabling inclusive — and transformative — storytelling.

Man in grad cap and gown with dog, smiling man outside, and smiling young woman

These graduates have fascinating stories of resilience, determination, and perseverance.

A UBC student waters a garden outside the Museum of Vancouver on a sunny day

How UBC ACRE is centering the voices, experiences, and expertise of Asian Canadian communities.

Four students sitting on chairs outside, with one student holding a coffee cup

Anonymous coffee crusader spills the beans.

Old yellow UBC t-shirt displayed on mannequin

The return window for the item had been “ever-so-slightly exceeded.”

Dr. Kari Marken sits at a desk with lego, smiling at the camera.

UBC Sauder’s Dr. Kari Marken (PhD’19) challenges her Creativity students with purposeful play.

Dr. Robin Young looks at cell biology through a lens of ethics, diversity, and inclusion.