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Healthy Brains

With populations aging and mental health disorders on the rise, the human brain is the focus of more research attention than ever. Advancing technologies such as machine learning are driving new methods for modelling and studying this highly complex organ, and strategies for keeping us healthy, long into old age.

Dr. Kalina Christoff sitting down with a background showing some daydream-themed illustrations
The case for daydreaming
It’s time to put down your phone and let your mind wander.
Spotlight Archive
Arts
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The stories that change us
A new space in Vancouver’s Chinatown is enabling inclusive — and transformative — storytelling.
Athletics
Several women soccer players chasing ball on field
Epidemic of ACL tears in female soccer players goes beyond biology
Injuries shed light on gender disparities in sport and the need for immediate action.
Business
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Employers should allow workers to break the rules — sometimes
Bosses could think twice about cracking down on those who don’t stick to the script.
Campus
Front of fire engines lined up in row
How UBC Okanagan’s security team guarded campus during wildfire
The Campus Security team has been constantly supporting the entire campus community.
Careers
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How to advocate for yourself at work
Does your hard work at the office go unnoticed? These self-advocacy tips can help.
Community
Six health-care workers stand in front of wall with Ukrainian signs
How two UBC health-care workers are lending their support to Ukraine
Despite the risks, two UBC doctors plan on continuing to help Ukraine.
Environment
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Shifting your mindset from climate worry to climate action
Problems arise when eco-anxiety reaches unhealthy and debilitating levels.
Give UBC
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Giving Day brings out the UBC community’s competitive spirit
As we get ready for Giving Day on Apr. 5, 2023, here’s a look back at 2022’s memorable event!
Health
Three people stand before a tree in a forest
How climate hazards affect our health — and what we can do about it
UBC researchers are investigating what make us more vulnerable to climate change.
Humanities
Man walks in front of screen and behind Google logo
Bill C-18: Google and Meta spark crucial test for Canadian journalism
Recent events have marked a powerful inflection point in Canadian journalism.
Life
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Tapping into daydreaming

Learn how unplugging can build healthier brains and benefit our overall wellbeing.

Science
Dr. Yasmine Abdin (right) and her collaborators in lab wear at UBC.
This UBC professor is spinning the stuff of electric dreams
A new process developed at UBC to make lightweight electric cars is steering closer to reality.
Technology
Robot finger touching human finger, with light at point of contact
AI clones made from user data pose uncanny risks
Imagine a digital clone that looks, talks, and behaves just like you, created by artificial...
afterwords

alumni UBC’s afterwords is a digital conversation series that shares the stories of some of UBC Okanagan’s extraordinary alumni.

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Cole Mash
Learning to say no, setting boundaries, and other career and life advice from a UBCO alum.
Changemakers

UBC grads defining the future

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Fantastic plastic
Jordan MacKenzie’s team has created a bio-based alternative to single-use plastic.
Class Acts

News from your old classmates

Collective Wisdom

One pressing question. Multiple expert perspectives.

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Should Canada dispense with its tipping culture?
Six UBC experts share their perspectives.
In Memoriam

Lives and legacies

My Town

Insider travel tips from alumni in the know

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London, United Kingdom
15+ years ago, UBC alum Hana Dethlefsen took a trip to London — and fell in love.
Opinion
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This year, let’s get up close and personal with nature

We need more contact with the natural world if we really hope to preserve it.

President's Message

A message from UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa J. Ono

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How connecting a city makes people’s daily lives better

UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa J. Ono

Quiz

A non-credit test of your UBC smarts

Fall on Vancouver campus
Quaffles, Quacks, and Quirks
1. Which student club was popular in the 1940’s? a. Stamp Collectors Club b. Scrabble Club c...
Rewind

A glance into UBC’s past

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Arts County Fair
Thousands of students + hundreds of kegs of beer = many, many porta potties
The Big Picture

More show, less tell

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Robby the robot
The newest member of UBC’s Athletics & Recreation team is a line-painting robot.
The Last Word

Q&As featuring well-known individuals with a UBC connection

Dr. Bonnie Henry
Bonnie Henry

Kindness is her superpower, shoes are her weakness.

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