Spotlight

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.

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.

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

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

A UBC alum and coach shares ways for approaching retirement with intention and imagination.

A smiling woman wearing a red jacket is seated and facing another woman

Drawing on Hope-Action Theory, this session provides practical tools for supporting mentees.

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Three UBC experts discuss one of Canada’s most pressing challenges: housing affordability.

Five speakers stand on stage

Two speakers argue yes. Two argue no. You decide.

Discover how interviews can build relationships and open doors to future opportunities.

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Gain the insights you need to thrive in an uncertain yet opportunity-rich future.

In an algorithm-driven landscape, here's how to make your résumé stand out.

Kids practice soccer drills with their coach watching.

How can you help foster a positive relationship with sports?

Bird's eye view of a city-scape with green spaces

Get the rundown on green cities from three UBC professors.

Ever wondered what the hiring process looks like from the other side?

A red and white image depicting the Canadian flag, illustration of a handshake, and a map of the world.

UBC experts delve into how the nation can bolster its position within complex global realities.

A collage of women of different ages and stages of life.

UBC experts offer guidance for this important phase of life.