By Nathan Skolski on February 14, 2019
A handheld 'tricorder' that can test for biological contamination in real-time has been the dream of science fiction fans for decades. And UBC Okanagan engineers say the technology is closer to science fact than ever before.
Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Health, School of Engineering
By Nathan Skolski on February 6, 2019
Award-winning author and journalist Tanya Talaga will delve into hard truths revealed in her critically acclaimed book, Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death and Hard Truths in a Northern City, during two presentations co-sponsored by UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College.
Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Arts, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
By Nathan Skolski on January 25, 2019
Students at University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Okanagan campus will be well prepared for a high-tech world studying in The Commons, a new multipurpose facility outfitted with modern classrooms, technology labs and collaborative study areas.
Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Learning
By Nathan Skolski on January 11, 2019
British Columbia is poised to become more energy efficient and sustainable thanks to a new research collaboration announced today between FortisBC and UBC Okanagan. They’ve created a Smart Energy Research Chair position to help optimize energy use in BC and reduce the province’s greenhouse gas footprint.
Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Business, Research, School of Engineering
