Patty Wellborn

Assistant Professor Heather Gainforth researches behaviour change with the School of Health and Exercise Sciences.

UBC researcher adopts play-by-play method to understand how counsellors can promote health

By Patty Wellborn on January 29, 2019

Using a page from a coach’s playbook, a UBC researcher has come up with a method to analyze behaviour change counselling sessions and determine what makes them work.

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

Princeton residents focus on mental health

By Patty Wellborn on January 28, 2019

Mental health is a major health issue in Canada. Adults 50 and over continue to experience an increase in mental health concerns, especially in rural areas, and there is little information about their experiences.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Psychology, School of Nursing

UBC researchers develop high-level gas detection system

By Patty Wellborn on January 24, 2019

A new gas detector, developed by researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus, enables highly accurate odour analysis for so many different applications it has been nicknamed the ‘artificial nose.’

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Learning, Research, School of Engineering

Is it a bobcat or a lynx? Even experts, when using publicly-submitted images, have trouble telling the two wildcats apart. Photo credit: James Gagnon.

Copy cats: When is a bobcat not a bobcat?

By Patty Wellborn on January 23, 2019

When is a bobcat not a bobcat?

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

Participants at last year’s Art on the Line browse the large selection of art work before the auction begins.

UBC hosts gala evening of fun, art and entertainment

By Patty Wellborn on January 18, 2019

It’s an event that’s been on display for 17 years now.

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

UBC Okanagan hosts conversation on complexity of migration

By Patty Wellborn on January 17, 2019

In our increasingly interconnected world, people around the globe choose to move for many different reasons. Some do so in order to escape poverty, war or persecutions. Others seek new opportunities through jobs, study, family reunion or improve their quality of life.

Posted in Spotlight, Media Advisory | Tagged Economics, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Philosophy, Philosophy Politics and Economics, Political Science

Actors Bertrand Lesca and Nasi Voutsas act out a scene during Palmyra, their play about the destruction of historical sites in Syria. Palmyra runs February 1 and 2 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.

Living Things International Arts Festival returns to Kelowna

By Patty Wellborn on January 7, 2019

Get set for a month of visual art, live theatre and music as the Living Things International Arts Festival takes the stage.

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

Christina Haston, associate professor of medical physics.

UBC study links specific chromosome to radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis

By Patty Wellborn on December 19, 2018

A UBC Okanagan researcher has determined that genes on a specific chromosome may be the answer as to why thoracic radiotherapy leads to a lung injury in some lung cancer patients.

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

Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton and UBC Okanagan’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Deborah Buszard remove items from Okanagan University College 25 year time capsule

UBC, Okanagan College open time capsule

By Patty Wellborn on December 13, 2018

A time capsule, complete with dozens of items tucked away 25 years ago by staff at Okanagan University College (OUC), was opened and its contents revealed. On Wednesday, Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton and UBC Okanagan’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Deborah Buszard watched as the time capsule’s sealed lid was removed.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Learning