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Announcing $1 million in funding for Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR) are, from left, Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr, UBC Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal Deborah Buszard, Professor of Health and Exercise Sciences Paul van Donkelaar and Kelowna Women's Shelter Executive Director Karen Mason.

Groundbreaking UBC project studies brain injury in women abused by partners

By Chris Guenard on June 28, 2019

The Government of Canada is providing $1 million to fund a unique research collaboration studying traumatic brain injury (TBI) in women who have experienced violence and abuse at the hands of an intimate partner.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Health, Research, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

At last year’s summer intensive Tania Willard’s exhibition, Casting Light to Fill Shadow: A Decolonial Aesthesis in Secwepemcul ̓ ecw, invited people to use flashlights to see beyond the artwork that was presented on the wall.

UBCO hosts Indigenous art-making immersive programs

By Patty Wellborn on June 26, 2019

Hosted by UBCO’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS), with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Summer Indigenous Art Intensive features a series of world-renowned speakers, undergraduate and graduate credit courses, and a group of resident artists who will be working to create new works.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Arts, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

Big changes to Food Services at UBC Okanagan

By Patty Wellborn on June 25, 2019

A whole new way of delivering food services is coming to UBC’s Okanagan campus starting July 1.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Business

A plume of smoke rises above the southern British Columbia community of Joe Rich during the 2017 wildfire season. Communities across Canada are facing an increased need to plan for wildfire prevention. (Credit: Troy McMillan)

Report: Canadian communities responding to changing climate

By Bud Mortenson on June 24, 2019

Extreme forest fires, urban flooding and severe storms make frequent headlines across Canada as these events become more prominent and destructive.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Research

UBC research shows that participants who listen to motivational music reported greater enjoyment from their high-intensity interval training sessions.

UBC research shows upbeat music can sweeten tough exercise

By Patty Wellborn on June 20, 2019

New research coming out of UBC’s Okanagan campus demonstrates that upbeat music can make a rigorous workout seem less tough. Even for people who are insufficiently active.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Research, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

Nursing Professor Kathy Rush overlooks the courtyard as nursing students mingle after their graduation at UBCO.

UBC professor examines support programs for fresh nursing graduates

By Patty Wellborn on June 20, 2019

This June, 130 students graduated from UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing. While a new career is an exciting milestone, it can be challenging for new nurses. Statistics show high attrition rates, with many leaving the profession after just two years.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Convocation, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Health, Research, School of Nursing

UBCO presents leading pediatrician to discuss diabetes

By Patty Wellborn on June 14, 2019

Type 2 diabetes was once a condition that only affected adults. But today Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among children and youth globally.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

UBCO hosts sexual orientation and gender identity course

By Christine Zeindler on June 10, 2019

UBC Okanagan is hosting a two-day Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Education and Leadership course on July 4.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged School of Education

Ryan Hoiland has spent the past few years conducting research with UBCO’s Centre for Heart, Lung and Vascular Health.

Gold medal win for UBCO student who went to great heights for his research

By Patty Wellborn on June 7, 2019

A UBC Okanagan student, who has literally climbed mountains to conduct his research, has reached the peak of his university career by winning a top academic recognition.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Convocation, Faculty of Health and Social Development, School of Health and Exercise Sciences