Spotlight

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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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.

Portrait of James Seabrook and his family seated on a set of stairs

Alum James Seabrook engineers a bright future for the next generation at UBC Okanagan.

Portrait of Mohammed Al-Seragi

“It was life-changing — not just for me but for my family.”

Portrait of Dr. Raymond Ng

AI + healthcare: Improving patient care.

The power of biology: how wood filters could remove microplastic from our water.

Two people seated at a table, looking at a laptop screen

For the Downtown Eastside, the Pop-Up Tech Cafés bridge the gap.

“It took me a while to realize that I could create an award — and make a difference.”