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Top 10 Events to Attend in October

Top 10 Events to Attend in October

The leaves are changing, it’s getting colder and midterms are creeping up. Kick-off the fall season by checking out the various events October has to offer. Ranging from the classic […]


Inside AMS Clubs Days 2019

Inside AMS Clubs Days 2019

Unsure if joining a club is right for you? Find out how joining a club has impacted these students’ university experience.


Celebrating UBC Pride at Fairview Commons

Celebrating UBC Pride at Fairview Commons

UBC kicked off September with a bang last week in celebration of Pride! And this year’s was a particularly special one, featuring the best of UBC drag, queer library, voguing […]


Top 10 Events to Attend in September

Top 10 Events to Attend in September

Kick off the new school year with this epic lineup of events. Tuum est! Sept 3: Imagine UBC On the first day of classes, campus is transformed and the entire […]


Top 10 Events to Attend in August

Top 10 Events to Attend in August

Start this August off by making plans to check out these amazing events! Including Pride at MOA, symphonic works from Disney and Marvel’s Avengers, and more. Aug 3: Pride at […]


Inside UBC’s Blueberry Fest

Inside UBC’s Blueberry Fest

Is there a better breakfast to wake up to than a stack of blueberry pancakes topped up with fresh BC blueberries, and a cup of coffee? Hosted by UBC Food […]


Inside the Saturday Farmers Market at UBC Farm

Inside the Saturday Farmers Market at UBC Farm

Each Saturday, the UBC Farm comes alive with fresh produce, free-range eggs, herbs, flowers, and a variety of local vendors alongside food trucks and live musicians.


Top 10 Events to Attend in July

Top 10 Events to Attend in July

With July just around the corner, make time for these great events you don’t want to miss! From the Run Canada Day race to UBC Blueberry Festival, here are the […]


Beyond gaming: augmented reality app teaches empathy

Beyond gaming: augmented reality app teaches empathy

A Geography course is using augmented reality technology to teach students about something of global importance: the Syrian Civil War.


Top 10 Events to Attend in June

Top 10 Events to Attend in June

From attending Congress 2019 to making sauerkraut, here are ten events to check out this month. June 1 – 7: Congress 2019 This year, UBC will be hosting the 88th […]


Nutrition Night: Grocery Tour and DIY Pizza

Nutrition Night: Grocery Tour and DIY Pizza

March was Nutrition Month; see what one of our students learned from the experience and check out some tips going into April.


Top 10 Events to Attend in April

Top 10 Events to Attend in April

With the year coming to a close, make sure to not to miss out on some amazing events!


Top Events to Celebrate International Women’s Day

Top Events to Celebrate International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is March 8; find out how you can part of the celebration in achieving gender equality.


Top 10 UBC Events to Attend in March

Top 10 UBC Events to Attend in March

With the term half way done, here are some events this month to ensure you make the best of March!


Top Events to Celebrate Black History Month in Vancouver

Top Events to Celebrate Black History Month in Vancouver

February is Black History Month and a time to celebrate Black Canadians and the vital role they’ve played throughout the country’s history. Here are some of the festivities in Vancouver to check out.


6 Things I Learned at the Largest 24-hour Hackathon in Western Canada

6 Things I Learned at the Largest 24-hour Hackathon in Western Canada

Hosted by UBC club nwPlus, this year marked the 5th annual nwHacks – a 24-hour hackathon with over 700 of the brightest minds in the Pacific Northwest.


Top 10 Things to Do in Vancouver over Reading Break

Top 10 Things to Do in Vancouver over Reading Break

Staying in Vancouver for Reading Break? Not sure what to do? Here are some ideas to occupy your time away from your studies.


A Theatre Novice’s Impressions of “Lion in the Streets”

A Theatre Novice’s Impressions of “Lion in the Streets”

Having never seen a play, see what a theatre novice’s impressions were of “Lion in the Streets”.


Valentine’s Day Events for Everyone

Valentine’s Day Events for Everyone

See what events are worth checking out on campus around Valentine’s Day.


UBC Connects with Michael Pollan: Related Events

UBC Connects with Michael Pollan: Related Events

Events related to substance use research and mental health.


Psychedelic illustration

A psychedelic research renaissance

Can psychedelics be used to treat substance use addiction and mental health conditions?


An Arts Student Attends LFS Week

An Arts Student Attends LFS Week

Ever consider checking out another faculty’s spirit week? Find out what it was like for an Arts student to attend LFS Week.


Top 10 UBC Events to Attend in February 2019

Top 10 UBC Events to Attend in February 2019

This month, enjoy an array of experiences from world-renown speakers to sustainability-focused events.


10 UBC Clubs Worth Joining

10 UBC Clubs Worth Joining

Were you overwhelmed by Clubs Days? Still don’t know which clubs to join? Here are some potential options.


Recap: 2019 Winter Classic

Recap: 2019 Winter Classic

Join Julia as she explores the (sold out) 2019 Winter Classic at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena.