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UBCO research shows that people are not being uniformly protected by police services and it demonstrates a classic case of inequity between segments of society.

UBCO economist says private security systems bar others from protection

By Patty Wellborn on March 1, 2021

New research has determined the prevalence of private security systems may be robbing the general public of the police services they need.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Management, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

UBCO co-hosts a conversation on reimagining economic futures

UBCO co-hosts a conversation on reimagining economic futures

By Patty Wellborn on February 26, 2021

In an era of large societal changes around the world, UBC’s Okanagan campus, together with Orkestra – Basque Institute of Competitiveness, will host a webinar bringing together diverse international speakers to discuss how to address some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Faculty of Management, Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic

A group of UBC Okanagan students are hoping to save the planet, one meal at a time.

UBCO students raise funds for food banks with Smart Meals

By Patty Wellborn on February 9, 2021

A group of UBC Okanagan students are hoping to save the planet, one meal at a time.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Faculty of Management

It will be an unusual Christmas for many as virtual gatherings have become the norm this season.

UBCO experts offer tips to help make this Christmas worth remembering

By Patty Wellborn on December 22, 2020

While it’s true that Christmas 2020 will be unusual for most, a team of UBC Okanagan experts suggest it doesn’t have to be a holiday season to regret. The experts’ advice includes everything from online shopping tips and getting some exercise to curling up with a good book.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Management, Health, Psychology, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

Jennifer Davis hopes to use applied health economics to improve elderly patient care.

UBCO health economist using innovative research to improve senior care

By Nathan Skolski on September 16, 2020

Health economics might not be the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to treating elderly patients, but it is just one of the innovations being used by clinically applied health economist Jennifer Davis to help improve care among seniors.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Management, Health, Research

Mohana Rambe is supporting her research into inventory management systems for the Central Okanagan Food Bank and Helen’s Acres Community Farm.

UBCO awards support students throughout the summer

By Nathan Skolski on July 29, 2020

Food security, senior fall prevention and online consumer behaviour are among areas of research being investigated through the summer by seven undergraduates from UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Management.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Management

UBC’s Wine Research Centre, located on the Okanagan campus, is dedicated to fostering cooperation between academic institutions, the wine industry sector and communities around the world.

UBC Okanagan uncorks new Wine Research Centre headquarters

By Patty Wellborn on June 29, 2020

The renowned wine region of BC’s Okanagan Valley now boasts a new research hub, as UBC shifts the headquarters of its acclaimed Wine Research Centre (WRC) from its Vancouver campus to its Kelowna-based campus.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Business, Faculty of Management, Research

Rick Mercer will deliver the 2020 keynote address. Mercer was a 2010 UBC honorary degree recipient.

UBC Okanagan celebrates the class of 2020

By Patty Wellborn on June 15, 2020

UBC Okanagan’s Convocation of 2020 will go down in history as a unique event. Instead of students, parents and faculty joining together on campus, the celebrations will be held virtually.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Management, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, School of Nursing

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and UBC’s response

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and UBC’s response

By Nathan Skolski on March 13, 2020

Countries around the world, including Canada, are working to contain the current outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Posted in Spotlight | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Management, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Southern Medical Program

Jennifer Davis, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Management, explores the value of patient reported measures in the fields of healthy aging.

UBC research says poor sleep can impact recovery from a stroke

By Patty Wellborn on December 12, 2019

Getting a good night’s sleep is sound advice for most people, but a new UBC study says sleep is vital for those who are recovering from a stroke.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Management, Health, Research

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