UBC Okanagan Events
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UBC’s School of Engineering hosts community open house
The public is invited to learn about the many educational programs and opportunities available within the School of Engineering by visiting the school’s second annual Community Open House Saturday.
Explore UBC Okanagan’s research on mental health resiliency
Every fall UBC’s Okanagan campus hosts Thrive, a weeklong series of events for the university community focused on building positive mental health for everyone.
Dub poet Scruffmouth will share his “Beautiful Game Theory”
Dub poet Kevan “Scruffmouth” Cameron will share, via his spoken word poetry, his reflections as an athlete, artist and activist at next week’s Cultural Studies speaker event.
UBC researcher prescribes specific exercise dosage for those with spinal cord injury
International, systematic project reveals recommended dose of weekly exercise for people with spinal cord injuries.
UBC researchers create definitive method to detect wildfire tainted wine grapes
Wine producers and grape growers have a new, powerful tool at their disposal to help manage the impact of grapes exposed to smoke from forest fires.
New study suggests psychedelic drugs may reduce criminal behaviour
Newly published research suggests that common psychedelic drugs—such as magic mushrooms, LSD and mescaline—may reduce criminal offences.
Creative Days open studio doors for prospective students
Artists interested in UBC Okanagan’s visual arts program are welcome to attend upcoming Creative Days events at the university on Saturday, October 21, and Saturday, November 18.
UBC launches program to advance chronic disease research
The UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program is launching a new research program aimed at progressing the research front when it comes to the prevention and management of chronic diseases.
Don’t dispense with cannabis dispensaries, caution UBC researchers
UBC researchers are cautioning policy makers not to alter a cannabis distribution system that – while not legal yet—works well.
Ketone nutritional supplements: Good or bad for athletic performance?
In the quest to improve physical performance, many athletes are turning to untested nutritional supplements.