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UBC Okanagan presents poet Jordan Scott at a public reading
Award-winning Canadian poet Jordan Scott is hosting a public reading next week, as part of UBC Okanagan's summer writing intensive program.
Seniors with undiagnosed hearing loss can become isolated
Senior citizens with undiagnosed or untreated hearing problems are more likely to suffer from social isolation and cognitive impairment, a UBC study has found.
Wood mulch can help in climate change fight
In addition to looking nice, covering soil with wood mulch can actually help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, UBC research shows.
UBC works with school district on coding curriculum
UBC is working with public school educators to create ways to bring more innovation into Okanagan classrooms.
UBC celebrates national research grants
Biologists, engineers, statisticians, chemists and a number of grad students at UBC’s Okanagan campus will benefit from federal research grants announced Thursday.
Human brain wired to avoid information overload
The conscious part of the human brain is actually more in tune with body parts that are not moving, UBC research shows.
Slowing down ships saves whales
Endangered whale species and the marine traffic that threatens them can co-exist, UBC research shows.
UBC develops tool to predict how bighorn sheep react to human development
A UBC Okanagan researcher has created a tool to help map bighorn sheep movement in an effort to monitor how they respond to human development in their habitat.
Astronaut and water scientist conferred with honorary degrees at UBC Okanagan
UBC Okanagan’s courtyard is where pomp and circumstance meet shouts of joy and colourful festivities as hundreds of freshly-minted graduates celebrate their accomplishments at the university’s convocation ceremonies.
UBC students organize vigil for earthquake ravaged Ecuador
In mid-April, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Ecuador, killing more 700 people. Thousands more were injured and became homeless. Aftershocks and a second earthquake in May, registering 6.7, added to the country’s struggle to recover.