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?

Articles

Lynx walking through snowy forest

The "anthropause" offered a rare opportunity to learn about human-wildlife interactions.

For Dr. Lori Daniels, not all forest fires are a bad thing.

For siblings Ella and Ethan, a medical crisis created a calling for both of them.

Four Gold for Life members — Ken Teskey, Peter Jackson, Martin Gifford and Warren Beach — standing in a row

A crew of alumni aims for the top 12.

Vancouver’s hottest neighborhoods aren’t where you think.

A backyard opportunity to do something important.

Woman in suit stands in gym with exercise machines

Small Steps for Big Changes is available in Portugal and will be launched in Australia.

Woman and young girl wearing helmets on bicycle on street

Are new cycling habits sustainable? And who benefits most from these incentives?

Woman at a desk shaking hands with a man seated across from her

UBC research shows how staying in touch can have big benefits for both employees and employers.

Youths bouncing basketballs on a court in a gym

Overstating the benefits of sports risks obscuring systemic problems.