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UBC chemistry instructor Richard Federley is ready to take on any adventure—even space travel.

UBC chemistry instructor shoots for the stars—literally

By Patty Wellborn on February 28, 2017

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.

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UBC Okanagan Assoc. Prof. Zach Walsh says the government needs to do a rethink when it comes to medicinal cannabis as new research indicates more and more people are substituting cannabis for prescription drugs, including opiate pain killers. Darren Hull photo.

Given the choice, patients will reach for cannabis over prescribed opioids

By Christine Zeindler on February 27, 2017

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.

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Embrace Aging month includes plenty of activities for locals

Embrace Aging month includes plenty of activities for locals

By Patty Wellborn on February 24, 2017

While age may just be a number, how well we age impacts the quality of our later years.

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Doug Mitchell

Supporter of amateur and professional sports speaks at UBC breakfast event

By Patty Wellborn on February 21, 2017

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.

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Canadian filmmaker Min Sook Lee will be visiting UBC Okanagan’s campus next week.

Director, scholar, Min Sook Lee visits UBC to present film work

By Patty Wellborn on February 16, 2017

Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Min Sook Lee will be visiting UBC Okanagan’s campus next week.

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Time running out for living languages in BC

Time running out for living languages in BC

By Patty Wellborn on February 15, 2017

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.

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UBC Assistant Professor of Economics Ross Hickey explains why falling in love hurts the wallet more than the heart.

How a UBC economist views Valentine’s Day

By Patty Wellborn on February 9, 2017

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.

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Assoc. Prof. of Nursing Kathy Rush

Digital photography could be a key factor in rural health care

By Patty Wellborn on February 9, 2017

Photographs may lead to better treatment and care for patients in rural communities, a UBC Okanagan study shows.

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UBC Professor Lael Parrott.

Barely-educated humans impact bear behaviour

By Christine Zeindler on February 6, 2017

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.

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Jeff Chiba Stearns will be at the Mixed Match screening at UBC's Okanagan campus February 8. Photo by: Melissa Dex Guzman.

UBC hosts screening of Mixed Match documentary

By Patty Wellborn on February 3, 2017

Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker Jeff Chiba Stearns will attend a screening of his award-winning documentary, Mixed Match at UBC Okanagan on February 8.

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