Spotlight

Most of today's university undergraduates were born in the 2000s. Like every generation before them, their formative years are being influenced by a distinct set of social conditions, significant events, opportunities, and challenges. What's it like to be a student today? What do Gen Z want from university? And how are universities helping them prepare for their (and our) futures?

Webcasts

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Learn how innovation and research can ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for BC wine.

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

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How you can ensure your own resiliency and wellbeing in our increasingly connected world.

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Learn how youths can develop healthier approaches to social media, cyberbullying and more.

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Learn how your everyday choices about time, money, and technology can cultivate happiness.

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This webinar covers cyberbullying, sexting, sextortion, and other online threats.

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Learn how to streamline your party duties this season so you can focus on what matters most.

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UBC experts discuss their research on how to cultivate happiness in urban environments.

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

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UBC experts discuss the reality of care in our society and how to improve the system.

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Four Okanagan wineries lead wine tastings and discuss their way of integrating art and wine.

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A step-by-step masterclass in preparing a gourmet meal, from a UBC alum.