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By mid-century, it’s projected that about one quarter of Canadians will be at least 65 years old. More people living longer is a triumph of modern times, but those extra years need to come with good health, independence, and wellbeing. Find out how science and innovation are redefining what it means to grow old.

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.

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

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Michael Young photographed with the PICNIC kitchen in the background.

“My lived experience gives me a different perspective.”

PhD student Klára standing with a group of DTES learners part of the Learning Exchange program

Turning experiences into art: UBC’s Learning Exchange brings community to the DTES.

A dog from UBC Okanagan's B.A.R.K program, photographed next to a handler.

Canine connection: UBC Okanagan’s B.A.R.K. program brings the love.

Tommy Wagner photographed at UBC Vancouver.

“It affirmed that my ambitions were real—that my story was worth believing in.”

A group of students in lab coats examining scientific samples.

A piece of the PIE: donors help psychology students thrive.

Headshots of Lois and Colin Pritchard.

Colin & Lois Pritchard: a quiet transformation in the Okanagan.

Photo of Hélène Marcoux (left) and Rain Pierre (sɬə́məx) (right) with a forest and river showing in the background.

Where big ideas grow on trees: BC’s hub for climate-ready forestry.

Peter Zandstra in the center of the image, surrounded by three students in lab coats, engaging in discussion.

The Gordon B. Shrum Building: the new home of biomedical innovation.

Ocean Mignon standing in the centre of the photo, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Oceane Mignon: From Europe to the Okanagan Valley.

Portrait of Angeli Li outdoors

Angela Li is part of the equation for UBC women in math.