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School of Engineering Professor Kasun Hewage.

Thinking smart about energy use

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.

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A busy street scene in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Q&A: UBC professor examines consumer conflict

By Patty Wellborn on November 7, 2018

When Hong Kong was handed over to China in 1997, it opened consumer opportunities that the residents of China had never previously accessed. Now, tensions continue to escalate, as those who live there feel invaded by those who shop there.

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Jacques-Olivier Pesme, wine industry expert at UBC leads a wine leader forum while gathering infomraiton for the newly-released BC Wine Territory Identity report.

UBC launches report about BC wine territory identity

By Patty Wellborn on October 25, 2018

Researchers at UBC have released a report today, BC Wine Territory Identity, presenting findings from their work with the wine industry across the province.

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UBC Okanagan researcher Matiyas Bezabeh is studying the effect of extreme wind loads on tall timber building models at the Wind Engineering, Energy and Environment Research Institute

Creating homes to withstand tornadoes

By Patty Wellborn on October 24, 2018

New research from the UBC’s School of Engineering and Western University provides a roadmap to safer building designs in tornado-prone areas.

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New research looks at impact of construction on natural habitats

UBC engineers work to protect ecosystems

By Patty Wellborn on October 1, 2018

Working with Bow River stakeholders in the Calgary area, UBC Okanagan researchers are investigating ways to reduce the negative impact of construction on sensitive aquatic ecosystems.

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Engineering Assistant Professor Kevin Golovin observes water pooling on a superhydrophobic surface.

UBC Okanagan research makes boating more efficient

By Nathan Skolski on July 11, 2018

Boats that travel through the water, but don’t get wet. That’s the idea behind new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus that aims to make boats more efficient by creating superhydrophobic—or extremely water-repellent—surfaces

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There is more than just saving money when it comes to fake goods

By Patty Wellborn on April 26, 2018

While some may think a ‘knock-off’ product is morally wrong, new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus demonstrates that for some cultures ‘unethical’ consumption is a virtue.

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From left, lecturer Svan Lembke, David Gao, Stehaniya Mikhaylova, Marisa Matthews, Dan Thornton, Argus Properties President Ted Callahan and Faculty of Management Director Mike Chiasson celebrate with the Argus Cup after the 2018 Live Case Challenge.

Growth strategy captures Live Case Challenge

By Nathan Skolski on April 6, 2018

Aggressive expansion in a region experiencing high residential growth – achieved by purchasing and partnering with an established company to recreate high-end and tailored service delivery that meets contractors’ needs.

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Smart-bridge technology could lead to cheaper and safer infrastructure

By Nathan Skolski on March 12, 2018

Researchers at UBC Okanagan have determined that smart memory alloys are a safer and more cost-effective alternative to steel reinforced concrete bridges in earthquake-prone areas like the BC lower mainland.

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