Return to campus

In this special UBC Homecoming episode of From Here Forward, hosts Carol and Jeevan return to the Vancouver campus to visit some of their favourite sp...

Would you recycle for a chance at $1,000?

We all know we should be returning our bottles, cans, and drink containers to a recycling depot. For many people, however, a 10-cent return just isn’t...

Here’s a stirring solution to drink spiking

With drink spiking an ever-pervasive concern, how can we make nightlife safer for everyone? Thanks to UBC researchers, there’s now a stir stick that a...

The invisible force behind your favourite movies and shows

What do a Star Wars “making of” documentary, a UBC Film Society membership, and late nights at the Norm Theatre have in common? For UBC alum Greg Ng (...

How concerned should we be about falling space junk?

More than 15,000 satellites are currently in orbit around our planet, with this number growing every year. For UBC’s Dr. Aaron Boley, this raises some...

The truth about DEI and what backlash against it really reveals

There’s been a lot of talk in the media about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, but what does DEI actually mean? Why do so many people see...

Scanning from afar: How a UBC innovation is improving ultrasound access

For people living in remote locations and requiring urgent ultrasounds, the best option at the moment is to travel to a major city for the diagnostic...

Beyond “happy ever after”: The truth about love

What’s the relationship between love and happiness? The answer is not as simple as you might think. In this episode, Carol and Jeevan talk to UBC alum...

The adventurous life of a paragliding librarian

To kick off an exciting new year of From Here Forward, Carol and Jeevan get to know Bill Nikolai (BA’80, MEd’86, MLIS’08), a UBC alum who doesn’t back...

The Highlight Reel: Looking back at 2024

In this special year-in-review episode, Carol and Jeevan are joined by their producer Kylé to share some of their favourite From Here Forward moments...

The stress-relieving benefits of breaking glass

Did you know that UBC has a glassblower on staff? In this episode, get to know Brian Ditchburn, the scientific glassblower for UBC’s Chemistry Departm...

What’s at stake in the 2024 US elections?

The 2020 US presidential election and the unprecedented events that followed have set the stage for a tumultuous contest in 2024. In this episode, hos...

How UBC is prioritizing the mental wellbeing of its varsity athletes

It’s the start of a new academic year and UBC’s student athletes are back in action. It’s an exciting time, but for some it can be challenging to bala...

Queer nightlife and the pursuit of joy

In this special Pride episode, hosts Carol and Jeevan talk to Dr. Amin Ghaziani, a professor of sociology and Canada Research Chair in Urban Sexualiti...

Behind New York City’s vision for racial justice

In this episode, Carol and Jeevan talk to UBC alum and lawyer Melanie Ash (LLB’96) about her path into the legal profession and her work to support a...

The Bard goes digital: Emerging technologies and Shakespeare’s First Folio

When UBC acquired a copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio in 2021, it was only the first step in an initiative to digitize and improve access to this hist...

The hidden benefits of a daily dose of physical activity

In this episode, Carol and Jeevan speak with Jordyn Rice and Sarah Heath from UBC's Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health Lab about the impacts of exe...

Bringing a start-up mentality to environmental conservation

In this episode, hosts Carol and Jeevan speak to UBC alum Dax Dasilva (BA’23), CEO of the commerce company Lightspeed and the founder of the environme...

Finding hope in climate activism

When UBC economics student Abul Bashar Rahman was in ninth grade, he learned that one-third of his country, Bangladesh, would be underwater by 2050 as...

Reimagining the dating experience for Gen Z

Have you ever found love on a dating app? In this special Valentine’s Day episode, hosts Carol and Jeevan connect with UBC student and entrepreneur Co...

From pharmacy to farming: One UBC alum’s adventures as an entrepreneur

Join hosts Carol and Jeevan in conversation with UBC pharmacy alum Avi Gill (BSc’12, BPSc’16), one of the owners behind Farming Karma, a “farm to can”...

Sipping, savouring, and safeguarding BC wine

Join Carol and Jeevan as they sip their way through today’s episode on BC wine. Hear how wine makers in the province are navigating the impacts of cli...

Risky genes: Uncovering the genetic basis of breast and ovarian cancers

Join Carol and Jeevan as they explore advances in cancer detection and prevention with UBC alum Dr. Steven Narod (BSc’75, MD’79), a leading expert in...

Wildfires, climate change, and the future of forest management

Join Carol, Rumneek, and new co-host Jeevan Sangha as they dive deep into the world of wildfires with award-winning UBC researcher, Dr. Lori Daniels (...

Campuses of the future: An inside look at campus planning at UBC

Discover the fascinating changes coming to UBC's campuses — from a deepening commitment to Indigenization to groundbreaking sustainability initiatives...

Storytelling that sticks: A conversation with a Vancouver journalism icon

Carol and Rumneek chat with UBC alum and the CBC’s Justin McElroy (BA’11) on his path to journalism, the changing nature of the industry, and his love...

Dr. Gail Murphy: On the frontlines of research and innovation at UBC

Carol and Rumneek speak with Dr. Gail Murphy, Vice-President of Research & Innovation, about UBC’s evolution into a world-class research powerhouse ov...

The weird, wacky, and wonderful: Stories from UBC’s colourful past

Hear from UBC historians Herbert Rosengarten and Sheldon Goldfarb as they share their extensive knowledge of UBC’s storied past – including entertaini...

The power of storytelling for human rights

UBC alum and digital activist Daniella Barreto (MSc’17) joins From Here Forward to discuss her new podcast with Amnesty International Canada — Rights...

The big nanoparticle story behind the COVID-19 vaccine

The three billion download man

Reflections from UBC’s 15th President

Just before his departure, Professor Santa J. Ono spoke with Carol and Rumneek about his time at UBC, including its special qualities, what he learned...

Turning mining waste into climate gold

Carol and Rumneek speak with Dr. Greg Dipple, a professor of Geological Sciences at UBC. His company is a recent winner of the $1 Million X Prize back...

The gig economy: Friend or foe?

Carol and Rumneek speak with Shannon Walsh, an associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Film at UBC, and also a filmmaker. Her fifth and l...

From Here Forward: Trailer

From Here Forward shares stories and ideas about amazing things UBC and its alumni are doing around the world. It covers people and places, truths, sc...