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

Webcasts

Aerial shot of a densely-packed field of solar panels

Meet the leaders bringing us closer to decarbonization.

Collage of four images: a field of canola, a wind turbine, solar panels, and a cell tower

Let’s take a multi-faceted look at the transition to renewable energy.

Illustration of downtown Vancouver with trees in the foreground

Learn how urban foresters are managing green spaces facing climate change and other pressures.

A woman on a beach

Explore how climate solutions can have a positive impact while also boosting our enjoyment.

A woman working in agriculture

A UBC researcher shares ideas and expertise on how we can help shape our future of food.

Suzanne Simard against a yellow background.

Learn about natural solutions for ensuring a healthy future for our forests and ourselves.

A city street with the sun shining through

Experts discuss fixes for the social and economic problems that come with growing cities.

Zoomed out photo of Earth against the galaxy.

What is the role of business and the private sector in fighting climate change?

Headshots of new UBC professors.

UBC's University Killam Professors share their research on sustainability, literacy and more.

A forest of trees.

Learn about the old-growth debate from experts in forestry and First Nations practices.

Two men in a field.

After a year of climate events, experts return to discuss improving B.C.’s agri-food industry.

Photo of the Salish sea and rocks.

UBC experts discuss how warming temperatures affect marine life and oceans like the Salish Sea.