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Ubc Okanagan 2020
The fight to stop systemic racism in science at UBC Okanagan
Ian Foulds holds a unique position at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. Foulds…
UBC’s new Indigenized academic regalia represents partnership with host Nations
The University of British Columbia has released newly designed academic regalia designed by a B.C.…
UBCO professor placed under supervision for sexual harassment no longer employed with university
A UBC Okanagan psychology professor, who stepped aside from teaching while on regulatory supervision for…
Canadians quickly adapted to find local food, but COVID wasn’t enough for permanent changes: UBCO prof
While the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted people’s interest in locally sourced food, even some of…
Farmers’ markets, community gardens way to improve food security during pandemic: UBCO researcher
A UBC Okanagan expert on food security says Canadians can shop at their local farmers'…
UBCO researchers create liquid that repels viruses, including COVID-19
A new liquid that can repel germs by acting like an invisible force field on…
New UBCO research indicates teenagers are kinder than we think
A UBC Okanagan kindness researcher's latest study shows adolescents don't live up to the stereotype…
Exercise could do more than improve your fitness during COVID-19 pandemic
While there’s no scientific proof that regular exercise can prevent or cure COVID-19, UBC Okanagan…
B.C. residents can now access free mental health services by phone
Any B.C. resident who is suffering from stress, anxiety or mental health issues due to…
UBCO professor wants to know how COVID-19 has changed travel
Whether it’s running errands, going on a road trip or cancelling the trip of a…
UBCO implements work from home program; Okanagan College classes still in session
University of B.C., including the UBC Okanagan campus, has implemented a computer-based work program for…
UBCO suspends classes, activities involving 250 people or more while TRU works on plan
While students at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops and the University of B.C., including the…
Strategy to protect wine grapes from smoke-taint developed by UBC Okanagan researchers
A common agricultural spray may be the key to preventing smoky flavour permeating wine grapes.…
Kamloops, Okanagan colleges and universities taking precautions amid coronavirus outbreak
Colleges and universities in Kamloops and the Okanagan are intervening with students and staff to…
UBC Okanagan vigil honours those killed in Iranian plane crash
A vigil will be held at the UBC Okanagan campus today to honour those who…