Feature Video

Master Mind Master Class

Hubert T. Lacroix is a Canadian lawyer and the President and CEO of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public radio and television broadcaster.

MS gene discovery

Researchers at UBC have discovered a rare genetic mutation that causes multiple sclerosis, which should erase doubts that some forms of the neurological disease are inherited.

Engineer yogi releases breath device

Cindy Gu, a mechanical engineer and certified yoga teacher, has developed a smart belt that promotes a meditative state of mind.

The Internet of Things a hacker’s dream

UBC Sauder School of Business professor Hasan Cavusoglu discusses the security threats posed by the Internet of Things.

What will education look like in 2050?

CTLT asked faculty, students and staff about future of higher education, asking: What will education will look like in 2050?

Salmon smolts find safety in numbers

Using tags surgically implanted into thousands of juvenile salmon, UBC researchers have discovered that many fish die within the first few days of migration from their birthplace to the ocean.

What are you working on: Anne Lama

Anne Lama, UBC’s conservator in the Rare Books and Special Collections, talks about the most memorable object she has ever handled in her career.

#EarthDay Reflections on Why It Matters

UBC student leaders discuss the importance of preserving our earth for future generations, its natural beauty and our own wellbeing.

Small changes bring big smiles to kids’ play spaces

Adding natural elements like sand, bricks and bamboo can transform a dull outdoor play space into an imaginative playground for children and even reduce depression signs.

UBC Reads Sustainability presents Naomi Klein

UBC Reads Sustainability welcomes Naomi Klein, award-winning journalist, columnist, and bestselling author, as she delivers her most provocative talk yet.

The Human Impact of the War on Drugs

Dr. Shaylih Muehlmann explores the failure of the war on drugs from the perspective of Mexicans who have experienced the brunt of violence.

B.C. leads Canada’s largest-ever effort to improve kidney disease care

A B.C. team will co-lead Canada’s largest-ever effort to improve care for people with kidney disease.

Grounds for Change

Learn how to recycle all components of a disposable coffee cup.

Talk and Tour: Campus Energy Centre

UBC’s David Woodson gives a tour of the new Campus Energy Centre, which uses hot water instead of steam.

International Students try Skiing and Snowboarding

UBC students from around the world try skiing and snowboarding for their first time.

Is Vancouver poised to make a quantum leap?

Entrepreneurs at companies like Slack and Hootsuite have put Vancouver’s $23 billion high tech industry on the map.

Master Mind Master Class with Mohamed Fahmy

Mohamed Fahmy shares his story with the UBC alumni community. Moderated by Margaret Gallagher, host of CBC Radio One’s Hot Air.

Raj Patel: How Will We Eat In The Future?

UBC Reads Sustainability presents author Raj Patel, academic, journalist, activist and writer.

UBC Football Pump-Up 2016-17

Fan video chronicling the UBC Thunderbirds’ Vanier Cup Run.

Arctic Rising

UBC researchers are racing to capture a geochemical snapshot of our Northern waters before it’s too late.