AlterKnowledge discusses education for reconciliation
How do we fulfill the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to provide an education that acknowledges Canada’s colonial history and values Indigenous knowledge?
UBC researcher says management of pine beetle not working
A method to control the spread of mountain pine beetles—pheromone baiting—may actually help the pest’s population increase, UBC research shows.
Daily reminders to increase calcium intake are effective
UBC researchers have demonstrated that simple, cost-effective email messages can help improve the health habits of Canadians.
Envisioning a resilient Okanagan
The Okanagan Research Forum invites the community to listen to experts and take part in an open discussion about the future of the Okanagan landscape.
UBC engages in community partnership to investigate children’s health in BC’s Interior
A new partnership established by UBC researchers may lead to a more targeted approach to children’s health and well-being, and the specific health risks children face in the Southern Interior.
UBC professors highlight significance of Nobel Prize winners
What: Nobel Night panel discussion Who: UBC Okanagan researchers discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners When: Thursday, December 8 beginning at 7 p.m., refreshments to follow Where: Fipke Centre for Innovative Research, lecture theatre FIP204, Bob Dylan, machines the size of molecules, optimal contracts and civil unrest in Colombia. While these topics may seem to […]
Pregnant women at risk of getting the flu are not getting vaccinated
Health-care professionals are hesitant to administer the flu vaccine to pregnant women, despite the potential life-saving benefits, according to a UBC study.
UBC’s Visual Arts program hosts Portfolio Day for prospective students
Artists interested in UBC Okanagan’s Visual Arts program are invited to attend Portfolio Day at the campus this Saturday.
Wastewater research may help protect aquatic life
New wastewater system design guidelines developed at UBC can help municipal governments better protect aquatic life and save millions of dollars a year.
UBC raises awareness about physical activity with a spinal cord injury
Sonja Gaudet, one of Canada’s most decorated Paralympians, will lead a UBC event that will stress the importance of staying active while living with a spinal cord injury.