Irving K Barber School of Arts and Sciences (prior July 2020) Archives

Community leadership, academic excellence and unwavering determination lead to prestigious Pushor Mitchell recognition

Jun 17, 2020 | Media Release
UBCO student, human rights activist wins Lieutenant Governor’s award

Jun 16, 2020 | Media Release
UBC Okanagan celebrates the class of 2020

Jun 15, 2020 | Media Release
Want to come up with a creative idea? Here’s how.

Jun 12, 2020 | Media Release
UBCO researcher discusses the good, and bad, of living connected

Jun 4, 2020 | Media Q&A
Exploring therapeutic uses of medicinal cannabis

May 22, 2020 | Profile
From student to healthcare hero

May 5, 2020 | Media Release
Free mental health support available to all BC residents

Apr 15, 2020 | Media Release
Extreme opinions can impact the spread of a pandemic, says UBC prof

Apr 6, 2020 | Media Release
UBCO teams up with psychologists and nurses to support health care workers

Apr 2, 2020 | Media Release
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and UBC’s response

Mar 13, 2020
Biology student captures top prize at UBCO 3MT final

Mar 11, 2020 | Media Release
UBC experts: International Women’s Day

Mar 4, 2020 | Media Advisory
UBC event explores interconnected histories of Canada and South Asia

Mar 3, 2020 | Media Advisory
When it comes to conservation, ditch the ‘canary in the coal mine’

Feb 25, 2020 | Media Release
UBC researchers develop strategy to protect wine grapes from smoke-taint

Feb 24, 2020 | Media Release
Connecting in the Yukon

Feb 20, 2020 | In the Field
Researchers test common garden practice on lodgepole pine forests

Feb 6, 2020 | Media Release
UBC event explores true meaning of walls

Jan 30, 2020 | Media Advisory
UBC becomes first Canadian institution to join open science platform

Jan 28, 2020 | Media Release
UBC mental health experts: Bell “Let’s Talk” day

Jan 24, 2020 | Media Advisory
Scientist Lera Boroditsky explains why language is vital to us all

Jan 21, 2020 | Media Advisory
From wildland firefighter to researcher and professor

Jan 13, 2020 | Profile
Make-believe zombie apocalypse puts UBC professors to the test

Jan 9, 2020 | Media Advisory
From heart evolution to greenhouse gas

Dec 20, 2019 | Media Release
UBC happiness expert gives tips for a more joyous holiday

Dec 19, 2019 | Media Release
UBCO professors explain the brilliance behind this year’s Nobel Prize winners

Dec 2, 2019 | Media Advisory
Raising children in the age of screen time

Nov 22, 2019 | Media Advisory
Use the humanities to bridge cultural divisions, say UBC profs

Nov 18, 2019 | Media Release
UBC Okanagan hosts Community Water Forum

Nov 14, 2019 | Media Advisory
UBCO collaboration with RCMP recognizes importance of reporting child abuse

Nov 14, 2019 | Media Release
Cover art to brighten Arts Building spaces

Nov 13, 2019 | Global Message
Studying the impact of border changes

Nov 6, 2019 | Profile
UBC event explores the impact of widowhood on women

Oct 30, 2019 | Media Advisory
Detangling spooky spider myths

Oct 24, 2019 | Media Q&A
UBC event explores life of climate change pioneer Alexander von Humboldt

Oct 16, 2019 | Media Advisory
UBCO political science department hosts election candidates

Oct 15, 2019 | Media Advisory
Arctic Insights

Oct 8, 2019 | In the Field
UBC biology professors create annual calendar as fundraising project

Oct 1, 2019 | Media Release
UBC student wins ‘Strong Woman’ accolade

Sep 30, 2019 | Media Release
Series of UBCO events to discuss housing, homelessness and more

Sep 24, 2019 | Media Advisory
Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree sparks interest in law for Nicole Tomasic

Sep 21, 2019 | Profile
Deer Data

Sep 20, 2019 | In the Field
Future of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care

Sep 20, 2019 | Media Advisory
UBC event explores environmental histories of South Asia

Sep 13, 2019 | Media Advisory
UBC study finds health isn’t the only issue with bacteria growth

Sep 12, 2019 | Media Release
UBC event highlights nature’s role in government infrastructure

Sep 11, 2019 | Media Advisory
Astrophysicist tells how stars influence a planet’s suitability for life

Sep 4, 2019 | Media Advisory
UBC Okanagan professors explain the science of wine

Aug 8, 2019 | Media Advisory
Kevin Hanna co-chairs national advisory committee on science and knowledge

Aug 2, 2019 | Exchange
UBCO students put cosmic ray research aloft

Jul 24, 2019 | Media Release
Expert Q&A: Wildfire season in the Okanagan Valley

Jul 19, 2019 | Media Q&A
Counting Sheep

Jul 9, 2019 | In the Field
An extraordinary life: remembering Greg Younging

Jul 8, 2019 | Media Release
Lael Parrott and John Klironomos named associate deans of the Barber School

Jul 5, 2019 | Exchange
Genetic tagging can be an economical, ethical tool

Jul 4, 2019 | Media Release
Report: Canadian communities responding to changing climate

Jun 24, 2019 | Media Release
Defying the odds

Jun 6, 2019 | Media Release
Top student award goes to UBCO cancer researcher and rural health care advocate

Jun 5, 2019 | Media Release
Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO

Jun 3, 2019 | Media Release
‘Ecstasy’ shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatment

May 30, 2019 | Media Release
Walk-in well-being clinic permanently open for business

May 29, 2019 | Media Release
Do our mountains matter?

May 28, 2019 | Media Release
UBC event explores labour challenges in Okanagan

May 14, 2019 | Media Advisory
Researchers team up to protect BC’s forested watersheds

May 7, 2019 | Media Release
Do additives help the soil?

May 1, 2019 | Media Release
‘Seeing the light’ behind radiation therapy

Apr 30, 2019 | Media Release
UBC Okanagan hosts data science event

Apr 29, 2019 | Media Advisory
UBC earth scientist offers gardening tip

Apr 18, 2019 | Media Q&A
Experts Advisory: Earth Day, 49 years later

Apr 17, 2019 | Media Advisory
UBC Okanagan opens new community-engaged research space

Apr 15, 2019 | Media Release
Time is money, especially when it comes to giving

Apr 15, 2019 | Media Release
Expert Q&A: Floods, fires and the Okanagan Valley

Apr 11, 2019 | Media Q&A
UBC event explores Franz Ferdinand’s connection to the Okanagan

Apr 1, 2019 | Media Advisory
UBC students discuss pipelines in annual student debate

Mar 20, 2019 | Media Advisory
Psychology student captures top prize at UBCO 3MT final

Mar 15, 2019 | Media Release
Prizes awarded to UBC Okanagan’s top researchers

Mar 8, 2019 | Media Release
UBC researchers explore an often ignored source of greenhouse gas

Feb 21, 2019 | Media Release
Expert Q&A: First comes Tinder, then comes marriage

Feb 13, 2019 | Media Q&A
Will U B my <3?

Feb 12, 2019 | Media Release
Think big—at least when it comes to global conservation

Feb 8, 2019 | Media Release
UBC brings Wired editor Nicholas Thompson to Kelowna

Jan 31, 2019 | Media Advisory
Copy cats: When is a bobcat not a bobcat?

Jan 23, 2019 | Media Release
UBC Okanagan hosts conversation on complexity of migration

Jan 17, 2019 | Media Advisory
UBC study links specific chromosome to radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis

Dec 19, 2018 | Media Release
Giant tortoise provides insights into longevity and age-related disease

Dec 11, 2018 | Media Release
UBC professors explain the brilliance behind this year’s Nobel Prize winners

Nov 29, 2018 | Media Advisory
UBC study reveals how political leanings shape support for homeless

Nov 28, 2018 | Media Release
Join the University Chorus in January

Nov 26, 2018 | Exchange
Researchers investigate cannabis-infused beverages

Nov 26, 2018 | Media Release
Exploring food systems in the Okanagan

Nov 26, 2018 | Media Advisory
Three UBC Okanagan students awarded women in tech scholarships

Nov 16, 2018 | Media Release
UBC hosts global-change expert Corey Bradshaw

Nov 16, 2018 | Media Advisory
UBC provides alcohol and drug counselling

Nov 6, 2018 | Media Release
UBC tests out walk-in well-being clinic

Oct 30, 2018 | Media Release
UBC Okanagan hosts future of work symposium

Oct 26, 2018 | Media Advisory
UBC hosts conlanging documentary and panel discussion

Oct 24, 2018 | Media Advisory
UBC Okanagan, CBC Radio host mayoral forum on campus

Oct 11, 2018 | Media Advisory
UBC researchers dig to get to the root of lavender’s secrets

Oct 11, 2018 | Media Release
THC amounts identical in most cannabis strains, UBC study finds

Oct 10, 2018 | Media Release
Why don’t we eat turkey eggs?

Oct 3, 2018 | Media Q&A
New problematic substance use clinic being offered

Sep 27, 2018 | Exchange
Think B4 U text, says UBC research

Sep 27, 2018 | Media Release
UBC Okanagan hosts American visionary Cornel West

Sep 19, 2018 | Media Advisory
Researcher Deanna Gibson focuses on infant nutrition and the consequences to intestinal health

Sep 14, 2018 | Profile
UBC students share research at annual symposium

Sep 14, 2018 | Media Advisory
Artificial anti-oxidant may be the next go-to supplement

Sep 11, 2018 | Media Release
UBC recognizes dedicated staff with excellence awards

Aug 31, 2018 | Exchange
UBC researcher wonders where the women are

Aug 29, 2018 | Media Release
UBC study raises the standard for measuring nerve cell death

Aug 27, 2018 | Media Release
UBC Okanagan linguist creates language for Hollywood film Alpha

Aug 23, 2018 | Media Release
Pursuing uncharted territories at work and play

Aug 17, 2018 | Profile
Encouraging a sense of curiosity

Aug 17, 2018 | Profile
Reducing the fear of being too happy

Aug 13, 2018 | Media Release
New study discovers gene that makes lavender smell sweet

Aug 7, 2018 | Media Release
Depression and diabetes treatment should go hand-in-hand

Jul 24, 2018 | Media Release
The challenges and rewards of academic research

Jul 16, 2018 | Profile
Professor of forest hydrology Adam Wei takes his students into the living lab that is the Okanagan Valley

Jul 16, 2018 | Profile
Balancing lifelong hobbies, academics and community service

Jul 16, 2018 | Profile
Bike to Work Week 2018 participants log almost 1,900 km

Jun 21, 2018 | Exchange
Pikas in peril

Jun 20, 2018 | Media Release
UBC researchers to weigh in on commercial weight loss option

Jun 18, 2018 | Media Release
Newly minted PhD graduate keeps her ties to UBC Okanagan

Jun 8, 2018 | Media Release
A gut decision leads to UBCO

Jun 8, 2018 | Profile
Double degrees add up to top Pushor Mitchell recognition

Jun 7, 2018 | Media Release
DNA analysis of near-extinct tortoises leads to gold medal win

Jun 7, 2018 | Media Release
From Australia, Asia (and a few spots in-between) to academia

Jun 6, 2018 | Media Release
UBC Okanagan hosts six graduation ceremonies this week

Jun 5, 2018 | Media Release
Psychedelic drug use associated with better emotion regulation and reduced partner violence in men

Jun 5, 2018 | Media Release
Mountains matter

May 28, 2018 | Media Release
Exercise can help with social isolation of seniors

May 23, 2018 | Media Release
UBC Okanagan researchers develop faster test for cannabis quality

May 17, 2018 | Media Release
UBC researchers shine a new light on cancer treatments

May 15, 2018 | Media Release
New research says location of protected areas vital to wildlife survival

May 14, 2018 | Media Release
Faculty and staff recognized for their contributions at 2018 Long Service Awards

Apr 27, 2018 | Exchange
A team effort comes together with launch of makerspace UBCO

Apr 26, 2018 | Exchange
UBC’s top debaters discuss whether Western democracies are failing

Mar 26, 2018 | Media Advisory
UBC astrophysicist to explain dark matter, energy and dawn of the cosmos in free public talk

Mar 20, 2018 | Media Advisory
Top researchers receive prestigious awards at UBC Okanagan

Mar 9, 2018 | Media Release
Researcher flying high after winning UBC Okanagan’s 3MT final

Mar 7, 2018 | Media Release
Newly developed 3D printed tissues could advance cancer research

Mar 5, 2018 | Media Release
Designer molecules

Mar 1, 2018 | Profile
UBC presents a discussion with journalist Mohamed Fahmy

Feb 26, 2018 | Media Advisory
Nuclear North Korea

Feb 23, 2018 | Media Advisory
UBC event explores the impact of mass mining in the 20th century

Feb 16, 2018 | Media Advisory
UBC hosts panel discussion about legalization of marijuana

Feb 15, 2018 | Media Advisory
When a family history turns into an unsolved mystery

Feb 2, 2018 | Media Advisory
Housing and homelessness topics of panel discussion

Feb 2, 2018 | Media Advisory
Award-winning journalist tackles the issue of fake news

Feb 1, 2018 | Media Advisory
UBC researchers map smoke taint in wine grapes

Jan 25, 2018 | Media Release
UBC researcher receives federal support to research egg industry sustainability

Jan 19, 2018 | Media Release
New research finds that mould can infiltrate and weaken bio-composite materials

Jan 11, 2018 | Media Release
UBC prof points to a potential aid in combating the opioid crisis

Dec 19, 2017 | Media Release
Amazon’s mysterious methane finally accounted for

Dec 7, 2017 | Media Q&A
Forests are the key to fresh water

Dec 7, 2017 | Media Release
UBC Okanagan researchers discover neurotoxin in Lake Winnipeg

Nov 29, 2017 | Media Release
Medical physics student Andrew Ogilvy follows an unorthodox path into cancer therapy research

Nov 28, 2017 | Profile
UBC announces $100-million fundraising campaign to help students

Nov 27, 2017 | Media Release
UBC study finds family-friendly overpasses are needed to help grizzly bears

Nov 24, 2017 | Media Release
Returning scholar to speak about Victorian Jesus

Nov 23, 2017 | Media Advisory
Send the kids outside but let them take their devices with them

Nov 22, 2017 | Media Release
UBC researcher seeks to protect where the wild things walk

Nov 9, 2017 | Media Release
Science confirms you should stop and smell the roses

Nov 2, 2017 | Media Release
UBC round-table debates: how should societies deal with traumatic history?

Nov 1, 2017 | Media Advisory
International student Zifang Jiang finds life lessons in the classroom

Oct 30, 2017 | Profile
UBC researchers create definitive method to detect wildfire tainted wine grapes

Oct 24, 2017 | Media Release
New study suggests psychedelic drugs may reduce criminal behaviour

Oct 23, 2017 | Media Release
Don’t dispense with cannabis dispensaries, caution UBC researchers

Oct 12, 2017 | Media Release
UBC and TRU team up to explore useful bio-products found in cannabis

Oct 2, 2017 | Media Release
UBC experts commit to mental health research

Sep 29, 2017 | Media Advisory
Purple plant is on the defensive

Sep 26, 2017 | Media Release
From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter?

Sep 18, 2017 | Media Release
UBC research discovers a chemical-free way to keep apples fresher longer

Sep 13, 2017 | Media Release
Modelling the impact of green eggs and hens

Sep 11, 2017 | Media Release
Science says you can boost your happiness

Sep 11, 2017 | Media Advisory
Prime Minister Trudeau hosts Town Hall at UBC Okanagan Sept. 6

Sep 5, 2017 | Media Advisory
The economics of back to school

Aug 30, 2017 | Media Advisory
The new green eggs

Aug 23, 2017 | Profile
Workshops at a glance: August 16, 2017

Aug 16, 2017 | Exchange
PhD or private industry? What’s next?

Aug 2, 2017 | Profile
New research suggests compost and wood-mill waste an organic alternative to fumigation

Aug 1, 2017 | Media Release
Psychology clinic at UBC Okanagan launches additional services

Jul 31, 2017 | Exchange
Sulphites and the great wine debate

Jul 20, 2017 | Media Release
Restoring Okanagan salmon habitats

Jul 17, 2017 | Profile
Three UBC Okanagan students capture Killam Doctoral scholarships

Jul 14, 2017 | Media Release
Ancient fungi could help Canada’s future northern forests

Jul 5, 2017 | Media Release
Museum exhibit highlights contributions of early immigrants

Jun 28, 2017 | Media Release
UBC introduces sustainable food systems elective

Jun 27, 2017 | Media Release
What can Iceland tell us about Mars?

Jun 22, 2017 | Profile
UBC prof suggests species at risk in Canada are not fully protected

Jun 20, 2017 | Media Release
Sculptures enhance permanent legacy of former UBC student

Jun 19, 2017 | Media Release
UBC mathematician wins Governor General’s gold medal

Jun 9, 2017 | Media Release
Student juggles search and rescue role while scoring top grades

Jun 7, 2017 | Media Release
More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week

Jun 5, 2017 | Media Release
A carefully calculated path

Jun 1, 2017 | Profile
Ensuring engineered ecosystems are functional and lasting

May 30, 2017 | Profile
Awards for Enactus UBC Okanagan in their first-ever national competition

May 26, 2017 | Media Release
Ancient genetic markers in sockeye salmon can help manage healthier fish stocks

May 25, 2017 | Media Release
New economics and media course offered at UBC’s Okanagan campus

May 24, 2017 | Media Release
Shedding light on the legacy of colonialism

May 24, 2017 | Profile
Gift supports Kelowna General Hospital and Biology Co-op education program

May 19, 2017 | Media Release
Talk—don’t text—in times of stress, says UBC research

May 15, 2017 | Media Release
ENHANCE Happiness and Well-Being study opens to new participants

May 15, 2017 | Media Release
UBC Okanagan honours top faculty and teaching assistants

May 5, 2017 | Media Release
The goal of personalized medicine

May 4, 2017 | Profile
Improving industrial efficiency with data analytics

May 4, 2017 | Profile
Workshops at a glance: May 3, 2017

May 3, 2017 | Exchange
11 recognized for more than 25 years of dedicated service

May 1, 2017 | Exchange
UBC instructor uses math to investigate possibility of time travel

Apr 27, 2017 | Media Release
UBC researchers connect common fats to a lazy lifestyle and diabetes

Apr 12, 2017 | Media Release
New tool can help estimate genetically modified pollen spread

Apr 10, 2017 | Media Release
UBC hosts candidate forum for upcoming election

Mar 31, 2017 | Media Advisory
UBC students debate: Have personalities overtaken issues in politics?

Mar 27, 2017 | Media Advisory
The enjoyment of learning and problem solving

Mar 27, 2017 | Profile
Chemistry grad student Alicia Mercer moved coast to coast with her love for science and equestrian sports

Mar 21, 2017 | Profile
Answering real-world problems with mathematics

Mar 20, 2017 | Profile
UBC research paves way for improved road construction

Mar 16, 2017 | Media Release
Scotiabank funds $2-million cybersecurity and financial data initiative at UBC

Mar 13, 2017 | Media Advisory
Historian, scholar Pieter Lagrou visits UBC to discuss post-war Europe

Mar 13, 2017 | Media Advisory
Shining stars, bright minds win top accolades at UBC Okanagan

Mar 10, 2017 | Media Release
Community celebrates research at UBC Okanagan

Mar 3, 2017 | Media Release
UBC chemistry instructor shoots for the stars—literally

Feb 28, 2017 | Media Release
Given the choice, patients will reach for cannabis over prescribed opioids

Feb 27, 2017 | Media Release
Director, scholar, Min Sook Lee visits UBC to present film work

Feb 16, 2017 | Media Advisory

UBC instructor uses math to investigate possibility of time travel

Apr 27, 2017 | Media Release

UBC researchers connect common fats to a lazy lifestyle and diabetes

Apr 12, 2017 | Media Release

New tool can help estimate genetically modified pollen spread

Apr 10, 2017 | Media Release

UBC hosts candidate forum for upcoming election

Mar 31, 2017 | Media Advisory

UBC students debate: Have personalities overtaken issues in politics?

Mar 27, 2017 | Media Advisory

The enjoyment of learning and problem solving

Mar 27, 2017 | Profile

Chemistry grad student Alicia Mercer moved coast to coast with her love for science and equestrian sports

Mar 21, 2017 | Profile

Answering real-world problems with mathematics

Mar 20, 2017 | Profile

UBC research paves way for improved road construction

Mar 16, 2017 | Media Release

Scotiabank funds $2-million cybersecurity and financial data initiative at UBC

Mar 13, 2017 | Media Advisory

Historian, scholar Pieter Lagrou visits UBC to discuss post-war Europe

Mar 13, 2017 | Media Advisory

Shining stars, bright minds win top accolades at UBC Okanagan

Mar 10, 2017 | Media Release

Community celebrates research at UBC Okanagan

Mar 3, 2017 | Media Release

UBC chemistry instructor shoots for the stars—literally

Feb 28, 2017 | Media Release

Given the choice, patients will reach for cannabis over prescribed opioids

Feb 27, 2017 | Media Release

Director, scholar, Min Sook Lee visits UBC to present film work

Feb 16, 2017 | Media Advisory

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