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Join your alma mater for your alumni association’s 107th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to hear the latest news from the annual report, elect the 2024 board of directors, appoint the auditors, and approve the audited financial statements.

107th UBC Alumni Association AGM - alumni UBC 107th UBC Alumni Association AGM Join your alma mater for your alumni association’s 107th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to hear the latest news from the annual report, elect the 2024 board of directors, appoint the auditors, and approve the audited financial statements.

Career educator and three-time UBC alum Rob Kim shares what you can do to cultivate a more joyful mindset at work — including taking a lesson from penguins.

5 simple ways to infuse more joy into your work life I stared at my laptop screen, feeling completely overwhelmed. It was 2022 and I was preparing to facilitate three different workshops in two days for 300 students. The overwhelm made sense as I was operating with a scarcity mindset. “There isn’t enough time!” my inner taskmaster shouted. Self-...

Uncertain about how to move into top management positions?

Struggling with executive applications or curious about the strategies for landing head roles? Don’t miss our upcoming webinar, where you’ll learn to think like a leader and set yourself apart in the competitive job market.

Join us to hear from experienced recruiter Ella Laure Hipolito, as she shares insights on common mistakes candidates make, how to master effective communication skills, and the insider knowledge you need to secure those top spots.

🗓 Tuesday, September 10, 2024
🕛 12:00pm–1:00pm PT
💻 Online

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your career journey!

Make the leap to leadership - alumni UBC Make the leap to leadership Uncertain what it takes to move into top management positions? Struggling with executive applications? Curious how job strategies differ for head roles? Attend this webinar to find out how you can think like a leader. Hear from an experienced recruiter to learn about comm...

From reading doctors’ notes to predict cancer patient survival odds, to screening billions of promising drug compounds in a matter of weeks, learn how AI is supercharging medical innovations at UBC

A healthcare revolution Cancer survival predicted based on doctors’ notes A team of researchers led by John-Jose Nunez, a psychiatrist and clinical research fellow with the UBC Mood Disorders Centre and BC Cancer, has developed an AI model that predicts cancer patient survival more accurately and with more readily availa...

UBC Okanagan’s Dr. Mary Jung leads the fight against Type 2 Diabetes with her international program Small Steps for Big Changes.

Preventing diabetes: One small step is a giant leap UBC Okanagan’s Dr. Mary Jung leads the fight against Type 2 Diabetes with her national program Small Steps for Big Changes. With donor support she wants to take it worldwide.

A UBC Okanagan diabetes-prevention program is expanding to several countries.

Diabetes prevention program rolls out across Canada and internationally Small Steps for Big Changes is available in Portugal and will be launched in Australia.

Want to enjoy experiences, travel, dining, and more while saving over $1,000 per year?

Our newest Alumni Savings partner, BCAA Go, offers special deals with the Canucks, Rogers, Evo, Blenz Coffee, and more. Plus, UBC alumni get five months free on new memberships!

BCAA GO - alumni UBC A BCAA GO Membership is your ticket to unlocking sweet perks to help you make the most of life in BC. Save over $1,000/year on the everyday, Evo, Canucks, Rogers and more!

How do we make life-saving decisions when disaster strikes?

Learn how UBC Okanagan researchers are priming our systems to cope with crises — and the surprising connection between math games and disaster planning.

Math games have real consequences and rewards at UBC Okanagan How do we make life-saving decisions when everything goes wrong?

Can K-pop groups without any Korean members still be considered K-pop?

Global auditions are changing the "K" in K-pop K-pop groups without Korean members seem to be on the brink of becoming the norm.

We’re excited to introduce “Water, Together,” a powerful documentary by UBC alum Karl Zimmerman that highlights the importance of empowering communities in water management.

Through inspiring stories from water leaders across five continents, the film explores how awareness, education, and resources are key tools for fostering participation and ensuring long-term success in safe drinking water solutions.

Attend the official premier :

📍International Water Association trade show booth during the World Water Congress 2024, Toronto
🗓️Monday, August 12th
🕛12:15 pm

Watch the official trailer: https://youtu.be/KLXqlTtOX8E
Full documentary: https://youtu.be/NHqrcDhwUaY

What should we consider about exercising during wildfire season?

Is it safe to exercise amid extreme heat and smoky skies? Here’s why it’s important to adapt your exercise routine to the weather conditions.

"University wasn't just a dream anymore"
From humble beginnings, donors have helped Kamil dream of a place on the Supreme Court.

"University wasn't just a dream anymore" From humble beginnings, donors have helped Kamil dream of a place on the Supreme Court.

What can we learn from people who have taken their dreams all the way?

UBC race-walking coach Evan Dunfee (BKin'14) and UBC Okanagan cross-country coach Malindi Elmore (BEd'14), both representing Canada at the Paris Olympics, share their tips for success.

Unlocking the Olympian mindset: 6 lessons for success UBC Olympians share strategies for performing under pressure, dealing with setbacks, and more.

AI-infused robots can ease loneliness by simulating care, warmth, and even love. But should we limit how attentive these bots can be?

Read on to meet Mango and Kiwi (carebots from Japan) and learn about the pros and cons of human-robot bonding.

Can a robot be a friend? “Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over.” – HAL 9000, 2001: A Space Odyssey “This one was very shy when we got him, but he’s opened right up.” With that, Lillian Hung, assistant profess...

“Wait … did I get an award?!” How one email brought Doris Zhang across the country to UBC.

“Wait … did I get an award?!” One email brought Doris Zhang across the country to UBC.

This year in Vancouver, citizen observations of butterflies are down 60 per cent.

Dr. Michelle Tseng, professor of botany and zoology at UBC, reveals the likely culprits and explains what you can do to help the butterfly population recover.

The mystery of the missing butterflies in Vancouver Where did all the butterflies go, and what can we do to bring them back?

As we're glued to our screens watching the Olympics, we're all thinking the same thing : how can we think the way they do?!

Join us for this webinar where Olympic athletes, coaches, and support staff share their secrets to success.

Learn strategies for tackling challenges, managing stress, and overcoming failures. Discover how they cultivate motivation, discipline, and resilience, and how you can apply these lessons to your own life for personal growth and professional success.

🗓️Tuesday, August 27, 2024
📍12:00pm–1:15pm PT

Strive for your own gold!

Go for Olympic gold — in your own life - alumni UBC Attend this webinar to glean insights from a distinguished panel of Olympic athletes, coaches, and support staff.

Wondering what to look for in a sunscreen?

How to choose the right sunscreen this summer A UBC Dermatology professor debunks common sunscreen myths.

Ah, summer vibes and the open road! Get the wheels you need to get out there this season with Avis and Budget. Explore their awesome car and truck rentals, and score special deals to sweeten the journey!

Car Rental and Truck Rental Discount from Avis and Budget - alumni UBC UBC alumni get a discount of up to 25% off base rates on Avis and Budget car rental or Budget truck rental services. Plus, enjoy other money-saving coupon offers.

Congratulations to 's incoming , recipients of Canada's premier STEM scholarship: Maya Achuthan, Nathan Zhao, Emma Creelman, Patrick Huynh, Jenna Hamilton and Anush Mutyala.

Among the athletes going for gold in Paris this year are more than 20 UBC students and alumni, accompanied by UBC staff playing vital supporting roles.

Here are the UBC athletes to cheer on in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Thunderbirds set to chase Olympic glory in Paris Here are 21 UBC athletes to root for during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Ever wondered how your brain operates and why it sometimes doesn’t work the way it should?

Join our book club for an enlightening journey into the world of neuroscience with our next pick: *Your Brain, Explained* by Dr. Marc Dingman. 📚🧠

Dr. Dingman, known for his popular YouTube series “2-Minute Neuroscience,” guides you through the brain functions that affect your daily life.

Don't miss out on this fascinating read and our engaging discussions!

Online Book Club - alumni UBC Read, learn, and connect with other alumni.

UBC's acquisition of Shakespeare’s First Folio led to a project to digitize and enhance access to this historic text.

We chat with Dr. Patrick Parra Pennefather about tech like mixed reality and AI revolutionizing our experience of Shakespeare’s work.

The Bard goes digital: Emerging technologies and Shakespeare’s First Folio Find out how UBC is re-imagining Shakespeare's works via new and immersive technologies.

It takes a village to put on the Olympics. From assessing athletes’ mental and physical health to analyzing their performance to aid improvement, meet three UBC volunteers playing vital roles at the Paris Olympics.

From UBC to Paris: Supporting athletes at the 2024 Olympics UBC volunteers are dedicated to the mental and physical wellbeing of Olympians.

Race walking, a sport where athletes must keep at least one foot on the ground, has been part of the Olympics since 1904.

Olympic bronze medallist Evan Dunfee (BKin'14) and UBC athlete Olivia Lundman have paired up to take on the new mixed team relay.

UBC race walkers stepping up for Paris UBC alum Evan Dunfee and student Olivia Lundman pair up for a brand new Olympics event.

In this episode, Carol and Jeevan talk to UBC alum and lawyer Melanie Ash (LLB’96) about her journey into the legal profession and her efforts to promote racial justice and equity within New York City’s government.

They also explore key differences in the legal and social justice landscapes between Canada and the United States. Tune in for an insightful conversation!

The hidden benefits of a daily dose of physical activity What’s the role of exercise in preventing cognitive and mobility decline? Listen to find out.

Will AI cure humanity’s ills — or unleash new problems?

The University of British Columbia Magazine new SPOTLIGHT series takes a deep dive into artificial intelligence, and separates the hope from the hype when it comes to AI’s potential for social good.

AI for Social Good AI is already deeply embedded in our lives, its rapid advancement stoked largely by commercial interests. Now relatively inexpensive to deploy, this potent technology is increasingly being applied to non-profit initiatives that have human wellbeing at heart, and to finding solutions for some of the....

UBC alumni are committed to building an exceptional UBC and a better world.

This November at the annual alumni UBC Achievement Awards, we will honour eight inspiring members of the UBC community who, through their extraordinary endeavours, have demonstrated this vision!

alumni UBC Achievement Awards - alumni UBC Each fall, at the alumni UBC Achievement Awards, we honour inspiring members of the UBC community who, through their extraordinary endeavours, have demonstrated their commitment to an exceptional UBC and a better world.

Here’s why an agreement between the Haida Nation and the BC government is inspirational.

Historic Haida Nation agreement shows how to uphold Indigenous rights An agreement between the Haida Nation and the BC government marks a first in Canada.