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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
Raised in the digital age, independently minded, and faced with an uncertain financial future
Graphic illustration depicting a person speaking at a lectern
Today’s students are active participants in their own education.
Bodhi Patil
These UBC students are shaping a better world.
Composite graphic reflecting the 5 top stories of 2023
As the year comes to a close, we count down the stories that had the most views on UBC Magazine
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.
Indigenous grads in cap and gowns seated at graduation ceremony
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.
Headshot of Robin Young smiling in a pink blouse.
Dr. Robin Young looks at cell biology through a lens of ethics, diversity, and inclusion.
Composite image showing from left to right: illustration of cities, Vladimir Putin, Ryan Reynolds, Gerphil Geraldine Flores, aerial shot of Vancouver
From pop stars to Putin, here are our five most popular reads of the year.
Canadian writer George Bowering listens while his wife Jean Baird talks.
Baird and Bowering donate to the special collections and humanities research lab.
Photo of Damon Gilmour holding up his invention.

A new synthetic material could create longer-lasting products that “mend” themselves.