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

Indigenous youth on a field trip

Three Indigenous speakers and mentors share their wisdom.

Two young adults chatting and sitting on a set of concrete stairs on a sunny day

How to tackle this common feeling when it arises, whether in your academic or career journey.

Animated photo of different women holding their arms up across their chests.

Find out the importance of allyship and inclusion in the workplace.

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Meet UBC alumni making waves through community and collaboration.

A group of five people cooking together in a kitchen.

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

Two men in a field.

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

Illustration of a group of women standing together.

Dr. Piper and Dr. Tarnai-Lokhorst discuss female leadership and breaking gender biases.

Navy illustration of Around the World text.

Hear about filmmaker and music video director Cole Walliser's path from UBC to Los Angeles.

A young woman supporting an elderly woman as she walks in the neighbourhood. The later is using a walker.

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

Three glasses containing red wine, white wine, and rose. Glasses are tilted with wine splashing out.

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.

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This cooking class for kids from a Beaucoup Bakery chef and UBC alum is easy, fun and tasty.

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A UBC alum teaches the recipe for two signature cocktails (or mocktails).

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In this webcast with craft beer experts, learn about some of Metro Vancouver's finest brews.

UBC alumni share their career experiences and discuss their new book on leadership.

Navy illustration of Around the World words.

UBC Journalism alum Alexander Villegas discusses career path, motivation and exciting projects.

Black and white photo of crowd and UBC Thunderbirds sign.

Past UBC student-athletes share their personal stories of competing at the Olympic games.

Graphic showing the words "Around the World" and "Europe" above an illustration of a part of the globe, rendered in a constellation-like way, with lines and dots representing connections

How a UBC alum is bringing attention to the climate crisis through her documentary filmmaking.

Photo of rose wine in glasses.

Explore rosé wines from local Okanagan wineries and learn how smoke impacts wine production.