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The Future of Housing

How can Canada repair a broken housing system while also future-proofing it? At UBC, researchers are tackling this question from multiple angles: piloting more efficient and sustainable construction methods, informing policy that recognizes adequate housing as a basic right, and designing homes that protect occupants from natural disasters and the effects of a warming climate.

Dr. Craig Jones.
How can Canada fix its housing crisis?
UBC researchers are investigating and advocating for better housing outcomes across the country.
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Arts
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From UBC to fashion photography: Cassidy Chen finds her focus
This UBC alum is building a name in the style world with her emotive, self-driven approach.
Spotlight Archive
Athletics
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Pitch-perfect: Meet the man preparing UBC’s pitch for soccer’s biggest stars
UBC’s Gary Bartley reveals the “invisible” science behind creating a world-class soccer pitch.
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Business
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Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha
Is innovation too masculine? Uncovering the hidden gender gap
UBC Sauder’s Dr. Angèle Beausoleil unpacks the gender bias inherent in the innovation economy.
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Campus
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How much do you know about graduation at UBC?
Test your knowledge about UBC’s graduation traditions and get to know the Class of 2026!
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Careers
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Write résumés that beat the system
Stand out against the sea of candidates in an algorithm-driven landscape.
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Community
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Who is UBC’s most famous alum?
We’re accepting suggestions of notable graduates for a fun bracket competition this summer.
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Environment
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How changing your diet could help save the world
Discover simple steps to help reduce food emissions.
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Give UBC
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Michael Young: Rebuilding connection, community, and hope
“My lived experience gives me a different perspective.”
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Health
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Building healthy habits in youth sport
How can you help foster a positive relationship with sports?
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Humanities
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6 years, sticky notes, and a selkie: How Loghan Paylor won Canada Reads
Award-winning author Loghan Paylor (MFA’20) gets real about the writing life.
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Life
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Why so many whales are in Vancouver waters—and how to (legally) spot them
UBC researchers explain what species are appearing and what people can do to keep them safe.
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Science
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Why protecting drinking water after wildfires is a public health issue
The impacts of wildfire can travel downstream into waters that people rely on every day.
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Technology
Qian Chen's Building Information Modelling, or BIM.
The living blueprint
Turning building plans into an integrated virtual platform that can be updated in real time.
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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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Allisha Heidt
Meet a UBCO alum and entrepreneur whose business is helping to save the planet.
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Changemakers

UBC grads defining the future

Erin Scott.
“The land of misfit toys”
Meet one of the minds behind an Okanagan literary society that caters to the margins.
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Class Acts

News from your old classmates

Collective Wisdom

One pressing question. Multiple expert perspectives.

Six UBC experts offer their perspectives on the future of housing.
What might become standard for future homes that isn’t common today?

One pressing question, multiple expert perspectives. 

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In Memoriam

Lives and legacies

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Most Famous Alum

Cast your vote in the search for UBC’s most famous graduate.

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Bracket: Arts, Culture & Media / Health, Science & Technology (Round 2)
Voting is open from 9 a.m. PT on Monday, June 29, 2026, until 9 p.m. PT on Tuesday, June 30...
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My Town

Insider travel tips from alumni around the world

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Auckland, New Zealand
Becky Bradley (BA’21) shares her top tips for exploring the coastal city she now calls home.
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Opinion
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Why protecting drinking water after wildfires is a public health issue
The impacts of wildfire can travel downstream into waters that people rely on every day.
Spotlight Archive
President’s Highlights

Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon reflects on the people and places shaping UBC

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Why connection matters

Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon reflects on transit and building a more connected region.

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Readers Write

Stories, advice, and snapshots of life from UBC Magazine readers.

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10 ways you ingeniously saved during university

Necessity is truly the mother of invention when it comes to stretching a student budget.

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Rewind

A glance into UBC’s past

The Science Week tricycle race.
Pedal to the medal

The thrills and spills of the Science Week Tricycle Race.

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Short Fiction

Winning entries from our annual writing contest for UBC alumni 

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2026 Winner: Bio 101
Winner of the 2026 alumni UBC Short Fiction Contest.
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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.
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The Last Word

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

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Bill Millerd

Dictators must exit the stage.

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