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Lesley Lutes, a clinical health psychologist who directs the PhD program in clinical psychology at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

UBC tests out walk-in well-being clinic

By Patty Wellborn on October 30, 2018

UBC Okanagan’s Interprofessional Clinic is testing out a walk-in clinic where people will have the opportunity to get a mental health check-up without an appointment.

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Engineering graduate students Tharaka Wanniarachchi and Remy Kennedy-Kuiper are working on a system to keep solar panels clear of ice and snow so they work effectively during winter months.

Exposing power from the sun

By Patty Wellborn on October 29, 2018

Utilizing solar panels is a recognized way to harness renewable power from the sun. But in Canada and other northern climates, the effectiveness of solar panels in the winter months is reliant on removing obstacles like snow and ice.

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UBC Okanagan hosts future of work symposium

UBC Okanagan hosts future of work symposium

By Patty Wellborn on October 26, 2018

Thanks to technology, the world of work is changing. A new wave of disruption is impacting traditional jobs, industries and business models. Canadians are increasingly employed in non-traditional industries, working flexible hours and using technology to change the way they work.

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Jacques-Olivier Pesme, wine industry expert at UBC leads a wine leader forum while gathering infomraiton for the newly-released BC Wine Territory Identity report.

UBC launches report about BC wine territory identity

By Patty Wellborn on October 25, 2018

Researchers at UBC have released a report today, BC Wine Territory Identity, presenting findings from their work with the wine industry across the province.

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A language creator writes their own language.

UBC hosts conlanging documentary and panel discussion

By Patty Wellborn on October 24, 2018

The art of creating languages, yes it is a thing, will be explained at a special event in Kelowna next week.

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UBC Okanagan researcher Matiyas Bezabeh is studying the effect of extreme wind loads on tall timber building models at the Wind Engineering, Energy and Environment Research Institute

Creating homes to withstand tornadoes

By Patty Wellborn on October 24, 2018

New research from the UBC’s School of Engineering and Western University provides a roadmap to safer building designs in tornado-prone areas.

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UBC medical student Maegan Stuart.

Food recovery project supports rural Kootenay community

By Patty Wellborn on October 17, 2018

A UBC medical student has helped tackle the problem of food security in a rural BC town.

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Jon Montgomery, who won a gold medal in men’s skeleton at the Vancouver Olympics, is speaking at Nourish, this Saturday at UBC Okanagan.

UBC Okanagan opens its doors, welcomes the community home

By Patty Wellborn on October 15, 2018

UBC Okanagan is welcoming its alumni, and the community, home for the weekend.

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UBC Okanagan nursing students host gala fundraising event

UBC Okanagan nursing students host gala fundraising event

By Patty Wellborn on October 15, 2018

For the past 10 years, UBC Okanagan nursing students have hosted the Global Gala, a community event that raises funds for medical clinics in Zambia and Ghana.

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Panelists participate in a discussion about entrepreneurship at this Innovation UBC Kelowna Hub opening Thursday.

UBC opens new Innovation Hub in downtown Kelowna

By Christine Zeindler on October 12, 2018

From wearable technology that monitors physical activity to an online rental platform, UBC entrepreneurs showcased their ideas at the opening of the Innovation UBC Kelowna Hub, Thursday.

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