Appreciating the British Columbia wine territory, an “exhibit trail” experience at several wineries, kicked off this month and will run until the end of August.

Exploring the identity of BC wine territory

By Nathan Skolski on July 21, 2017

“Exhibit trail” at wineries encourages discussion and dialogue

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Cigdem Eskicioglu is a professor of engineering at UBC’s Okanagan Campus.

New biofuel technology cuts production time significantly

By Nathan Skolski on July 12, 2017

New research from a professor of engineering at UBC’s Okanagan Campus might hold the key to biofuels that are cheaper, safer and much faster to produce.

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Accommodation available to BC wildfire evacuees at UBC Okanagan

Accommodation available to BC wildfire evacuees at UBC Okanagan

By Nathan Skolski on July 11, 2017

UBC’s Okanagan campus advised today that summer accommodation in their student residences remain available to those that have been affected by BC wildfires.

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Jason Pither is an associate professor of biology at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Ancient fungi could help Canada's future northern forests

By Nathan Skolski on July 5, 2017

As Canada’s vast boreal and tundra ecosystems experience dramatic warming due to climate change, trees are rapidly spreading north.

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Mary Stockdale is a sessional instructor of geography at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

UBC introduces sustainable food systems elective

By Nathan Skolski on June 27, 2017

Mary Stockdale represents one of the original cornerstones of the global food system: farmers.

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UBC prof suggests species at risk in Canada are not fully protected

UBC prof suggests species at risk in Canada are not fully protected

By Nathan Skolski on June 20, 2017

A new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus has found that in many cases, Canada isn’t following federal legislation requiring the protection of threatened or endangered species and could be placing them further at risk of extinction.

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Louise Sidley, left, and David Sidley speak to family and friends gathered after the sculpture “Two Deer” was officially unveiled at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Sculptures enhance permanent legacy of former UBC student

By Nathan Skolski on June 19, 2017

Two bronze deer now grace the grounds of UBC’s Okanagan campus, a gift that will forever stand as a legacy to former undergraduate student River Sidley.

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Hundreds of opera lovers enjoy an open-air concert by Opera Kelowna at last summer’s Opera Under the Stars in the central courtyard at UBC Okanagan. This year, Opera Under the Stars takes place Aug. 2, starting at 8:30 p.m.

Opera Under the Stars back at UBC Okanagan

By Nathan Skolski on June 16, 2017

A mid-summer evening of music promises to captivate concert-goers as the third-annual Opera Under the Stars returns to UBC Okanagan this August.

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More than 1,650 students will receive their degrees at UBC’s Okanagan campus this week.

More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week

By Nathan Skolski on June 5, 2017

For many, it’s one of the biggest milestones of their lives—graduating from university. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, nearly 1,650 students will reach that milestone this week as the university gears up for six convocation ceremonies.

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New genetic markers in sockeye salmon that can help improve management of fish populations. Photo credit: Kyle Hawes

Ancient genetic markers in sockeye salmon can help manage healthier fish stocks

By Nathan Skolski on May 25, 2017

A recent study from UBC’s Okanagan campus identifies new genetic markers in sockeye salmon that can help improve management of fish populations.

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