UBC Okanagan receives more than $1 million in federal grant funding for social sciences and humanities research
UBC Okanagan has received over $1 million in federal grant funding across multiple disciplines from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The funding, awarded earlier this year, will support an array of social, cultural, economic, sustainability and arts-based research projects.
Globalization partly to blame for quality of education in the Global South
The development of education as a business can lead to over-worked faculty and poorly-trained students, a UBC study has determined.
Education reform in BC historically not democratic
How and what BC children learn in schools has traditionally been politically driven and largely ignored the input of educators, a UBC study has found.
Potentially avoidable breast cancer surgeries cost patients and health-care system
The number of breast cancer patients that have to be reoperated on in Canada is too high and impacts patient well-being and health care costs, according to UBC research.
Lecturing likely not effective for developing problem-solving skills in students
Traditional university lectures are likely not an effective way to help post-secondary students acquire problem-solving skills.
Art on the Line returns for an evening of music, art and entertainment
Art on the Line, UBC Okanagan’s gala event and fundraiser, is celebrating its 15th year this February. The gala, which raises money to support student art exhibitions and activities, is a unique auction where participants may choose artwork from local artists, faculty, and students.
Fiction writers wanted for annual Okanagan Short Story contest
There are many deadlines in December, but local writers are watching the calendar as the last day to submit entries to the Okanagan Short Story contest is fast approaching. The contest gives local adult fiction writers an opportunity to hone their skills, get published, and win a one-week writing residency.
Cultural adaptations in juvenile justice may not be working
Cultural adaptations in juvenile justice may not be working
New moms moving toward the bottle
New moms are increasingly using expressed breast milk (either pumped or expressed by hand) instead of directly breastfeeding their babies, according to a UBC study.
UBC Okanagan focus of $40 million investment for library expansion and infrastructure upgrades
UBC Okanagan focus of $40 million investment for library expansion and infrastructure upgrades