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

Health

Anne Martin-Matthews.

New ways of living, working, and caring can help to sustain aging populations.

An epigenetic clock.

From the womb on, our life experiences influence how fast we age—and how long we stay healthy.

A robotic exoskeleton, used to aid with mobility.

The novel devices helping older adults to age in place.

Illustration of two young people watching their older selves.

Ageism is getting old. It’s time to ditch the stereotypes.

A landscape made up of a uterus.

Menopause is poorly understood. Now it’s getting the research attention it deserves.

Understanding Alzheimer’s resilience could be the key to finding treatment.

7 people in hardhats standing in line with shovels on construction site

A UBC-led coalition aims to establish 100-day start-to-finish drug development for Canada.

Young ice hockey player faces off against goalie in net

A UBC sports injury expert (and hockey mom) tackles common myths about this brain injury.

Woman in red hoodie lying on bed looking at smartphone

Problematic smartphone use is a growing public health concern.

Woman and man stand by railing on balcony with buildings in background

A UBC spin-off powered by alumni talent is pushing BC’s economy forward.