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A growing industrial demand for multifunctional bio-friendly raw materials is pushing researchers to develop value-added and energy-saving biocomposites and processes.

UBC engineers create ways to keep stone waste out of landfills

By Patty Wellborn on September 19, 2019

Using polymers and natural stone slurry waste, researchers at UBC Okanagan are manufacturing environmentally friendly stone composites.

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Chimpanzee echocardiogram being performed by Aimee Drane from the International Primate Heart Project. Photo courtesy of Robert Shave.

Taking evolution to heart

By Patty Wellborn on September 16, 2019

An international research group at UBC, Harvard University, and Cardiff Metropolitan University has discovered how the human heart has adapted to support endurance physical activities.

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UBC research has shown that fungal growth significantly affects the physical and mechanical properties of moisture-exposed drywall.

UBC study finds health isn’t the only issue with bacteria growth

By Patty Wellborn on September 12, 2019

Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue, according to new research from UBC Okanagan.

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Rob Shaw, doctoral student in UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Health and Social Development.

UBC doctoral student wins gold

By Christine Zeindler on September 9, 2019

UBC's Rob Shaw served up victory for Canada at the recent Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru.

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In downtown Damascus in the upscale neighborhood of Abu Ramaneh, this picture highlights the religious diversity of Syria.

UBC hosts Faith, Community and Culture conference

By Bud Mortenson on September 5, 2019

On the verge of having an international conference on religion cancelled due to political turmoil, UBC Professor Francisco Peña stepped in and is bringing the event to Kelowna.

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Engineering Assoc. Prof. Kevin Golovin chats with Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr in the STAR Hub facility at UBC Okanagan. Golovin is principal investigator of the COMFORTS research network, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Alberta, University of Victoria and industry partners.

UBC Okanagan awarded $1.5M to develop high-performance body armour

By Bud Mortenson on September 4, 2019

The age-old technique of dressing in layers is a tried and tested way to protect from the elements. Now thanks to $1.5M in new funding for UBC’s Okanagan campus, researchers are pushing the practice to new limits by creating a high-tech body armour solution with multiple layers of protection against diverse threats.

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UBC President Santa Ono plays his cello as part of his welcome to the more than 2,300 new-to-UBCO students at Tuesday’s Create celebration.

Growth continues to be the trend at UBC Okanagan

By Patty Wellborn on September 4, 2019

As UBCO welcomes the incoming class of 2019, it’s obvious the campus and student population is on a growth spurt.

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UBCO students Catherine Fleck-Vidal and Mykela White hold up a banner as President Santa Ono announces the $100,000,000 fundraising campaign has been met a year earlier than planned.

UBC doubles fundraising target to help more students realize potential

By Patty Wellborn on September 3, 2019

Today UBC announced the extension of its Blue & Gold Campaign for Students, doubling the target to $200 million by 2022.

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Each year, UBCO organizes a number of activities during Jump Start as the first step in making international students feel at home.

UBC researcher outlines ideas for inclusivity in the classroom

By Patty Wellborn on August 27, 2019

It’s back to school time, and more than 580 of this year’s newest UBC Okanagan students are from various countries around the world.

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UBC alumni and students enjoyed a fun-filled evening at UBC Okanagan’s 2018 Homecoming Street Fest.

UBC Okanagan plans big welcome for Homecoming

By Bud Mortenson on August 26, 2019

Students, alumni and the wider community will have plenty to do when Homecoming – a growing tradition at UBC Okanagan – rolls out a big welcome Sept. 27 and 28.

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