New UBCO research suggests recycled concrete could be a sustainable way to keep rubble out of landfills
Results of a new five-year study of recycled concrete show that it performs as well, and in several cases even better, than conventional concrete.
Three leading institutions to discuss systemic racism in science
UBC’s Okanagan campus is hosting a series of webinars on science and systemic racism. The webinars begin on November 26 and are part of an ongoing speaker series on systemic racism organized by the university.
UBC Okanagan rethinks and relaunches its Bachelor of Arts program
In an era when there’s increasing emphasis on students to focus on science, technology, engineering and math—the STEM fields—UBC’s Okanagan campus is relaunching its Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with an eye to making it even more relevant to today’s changing world.
Telehealth offers new rural health care options for Parkinson’s patients
New research from the UBC Southern Medical Program (SMP) supports the use of telehealth in the care of Parkinson’s patients in rural communities, particularly within the Interior Health region.
Exposing kids to STEM is important, even during a pandemic, says UBCO prof
Parents are increasingly looking for ways to promote an interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to their children, especially as access to traditional learning environments has been made more challenging.
UBCO presents inaugural Sharon Thesen Lecture
The creative writing program at UBCO is hosting its inaugural Sharon Thesen Lecture with Vernon-based author John Lent.
Emergency student support the focus on National Philanthropy Day at UBC Okanagan
As students near and far grapple with the challenges posed by COVID-19, UBC Okanagan is marking National Philanthropy Day on November 15 by shining a spotlight on its student emergency assistance fund.
UBCO research contributes to new understanding of gastro-intestinal mucus
Gut mucus. It may not be everyone’s favourite subject, but new research from UBC Okanagan has found it’s more complex and intimately linked to the body’s microbiota than previously thought.
Lawyer, journalist and equity advocate Hadiya Roderique explores racism in the workplace
On Wednesday, November 17, UBCO hosts lawyer, journalist and equity advocate Hadiya Roderique as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series.
UBCO study says it’s not if, but how people use social media that impacts their well-being
New research from UBC Okanagan indicates what’s most important for overall happiness is how a person uses social media.