Spotlight

The good news is we have most of the technological solutions for transitioning to low-carbon sources of energy. The biggest challenges to adopting them more widely and rapidly are social and political — from funding and investment, to international cooperation, to inspiring mass support for ambitious policies.

Videos

Group shot of the 2024 alumni UBC Achievement Awards Recipient, with each individual holding their award

On November 19, 2024, we honoured eight inspiring members of the UBC community.

Yuri Zebroff standing on his farm property with mountains in the background

Our first-ever My Town video features a hidden gem in BC’s Southern Interior.

Collage of speakers' faces in TED Talk red

Meet five stellar researchers who will change how you think about nearly everything.

2023 alumni UBC Achievement Awards recipients holding their awards at the gala

On November 14, 2023, we honoured eight inspiring members of the UBC community.

Find out how FORWARD, the campaign for UBC, is shaping healthy societies.

Find out how FORWARD, the campaign for UBC, is creating a healthy planet.

Find out how FORWARD, the campaign for UBC, is advancing healthy lives.

A UBCO student experienced the horrors of civil war before education changed his life forever.

Group photo of the seven award recipients

On November 14, 2022, we honoured seven inspiring members of the UBC community.

Architectural rendering of the exterior of the Recreation Centre North building

The facility will feature three gyms, an indoor track, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre.

A UBC concussion study could pave the way for safer hockey.

Photo of UBC students on main mall.

The Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program is a first-of-its-kind initiative in Canada.