UBC chemistry instructor shoots for the stars—literally
Keeping his feet on the ground is not Richard Federley’s strong point. With an insatiable curiosity and a passion for adventure, jumping out of planes and exploring the unknown is everyday stuff for this UBC chemistry instructor.
Given the choice, patients will reach for cannabis over prescribed opioids
Chronic pain sufferers and those taking mental health meds would rather turn to cannabis instead of their prescribed opioid medication, according to new research by the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria.
Embrace Aging month includes plenty of activities for locals
While age may just be a number, how well we age impacts the quality of our later years.
Supporter of amateur and professional sports speaks at UBC breakfast event
Doug Mitchell, a man who has played professional football, triumphed in amateur sports, and has arenas and championship trophies named after him, is the special guest at this year’s Valley First/UBC Okanagan Athletics Scholarship Breakfast.
Director, scholar, Min Sook Lee visits UBC to present film work
Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Min Sook Lee will be visiting UBC Okanagan’s campus next week.
Time running out for living languages in BC
All of British Columbia’s 34 living First Nations languages are critically endangered and many face the loss of their last generation of fluent speakers within the next decade.
How a UBC economist views Valentine’s Day
Assistant professor of economics Ross Hickey, who teaches in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at UBC’s Okanagan campus, explains why falling in love hurts the wallet more than the heart.
Digital photography could be a key factor in rural health care
Photographs may lead to better treatment and care for patients in rural communities, a UBC Okanagan study shows.
Barely-educated humans impact bear behaviour
The American black bear can rest easier thanks to conservation research conducted at UBC’s Okanagan campus. A recent study indicates that while urban sprawl results in more human-bear interactions, human education can hinder negative encounters.
UBC hosts screening of Mixed Match documentary
Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker Jeff Chiba Stearns will attend a screening of his award-winning documentary, Mixed Match at UBC Okanagan on February 8.