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UBC Okanagan professors explain the science of wine

UBC Okanagan professors explain the science of wine

By Patty Wellborn on August 8, 2019

UBC researchers are taking the opportunity to explain what’s going on in their research labs, in a series of talks hosted in conjunction with this year’s BC Pinot Noir Celebration.  

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UBCO students put cosmic ray research aloft

UBCO students put cosmic ray research aloft

By Bud Mortenson on July 24, 2019

A group of UBC Okanagan students have won the opportunity to launch a science experiment into the stratosphere with help from the Canadian Space Agency.

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A plume of smoke rises above the southern British Columbia community of Joe Rich during the 2017 wildfire season. Communities across Canada are facing an increased need to plan for wildfire prevention. (Credit: Troy McMillan)

Expert Q&A: Wildfire season in the Okanagan Valley

By Bud Mortenson on July 19, 2019

Summer is upon us in the Okanagan Valley, and unlike summers in recent past, the majority of the Okanagan’s fire danger rating is sitting at low to moderate.

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Gregory Younging was posthumously recognized on June 19 with the Association of Canadian Publishers President’s Award for his contributions to the Canadian publishing industry and the association.

An extraordinary life: remembering Greg Younging

By Patty Wellborn on July 8, 2019

It’s the Association of Canadian Publishers’ highest honour—and on June 19 UBC’s Gregory Younging was posthumously recognized with the President’s Award for his contributions to the Canadian publishing industry and the association.

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Genetic tagging can be an economical, ethical tool

Genetic tagging can be an economical, ethical tool

By Patty Wellborn on July 4, 2019

They’re the central questions of ecology—why are there so many species and where are they found?

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A plume of smoke rises above the southern British Columbia community of Joe Rich during the 2017 wildfire season. Communities across Canada are facing an increased need to plan for wildfire prevention. (Credit: Troy McMillan)

Report: Canadian communities responding to changing climate

By Bud Mortenson on June 24, 2019

Extreme forest fires, urban flooding and severe storms make frequent headlines across Canada as these events become more prominent and destructive.

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UBCO graduate Kathleen Cusmano and her dog Haven will cross the stage together during the 4 p.m. ceremony Thursday, June 6.

Defying the odds

By Christine Zeindler on June 6, 2019

Two students who have the extra challenge of being sight-impaired will cross the stage at UBC Okanagan’s convocation ceremony on Thursday to receive their Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology.

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Celine Edwards is this year's Pushor Mitchell LLP Gold Medal Leadership Prize winner.

Top student award goes to UBCO cancer researcher and rural health care advocate

By Patty Wellborn on June 5, 2019

It’s been a dream of Celine Edwards for as long as she can remember—to attend medical school at UBC and improve healthcare delivery for rural populations.

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New graduates celebrate their success after their convocation ceremony at UBCO last June.

Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO

By Patty Wellborn on June 3, 2019

This week UBC Okanagan celebrates its students as it hosts six separate graduation ceremonies over two days. More than 1,725 students will cross the stage, earning their undergraduate degrees while 215 students will receive their master's degree and 40 their doctorates. 

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UBC Okanagan Assoc. Prof. Zach Walsh says the government needs to do a rethink when it comes to medicinal cannabis as new research indicates more and more people are substituting cannabis for prescription drugs, including opiate pain killers. Darren Hull photo.

‘Ecstasy’ shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatment

By Patty Wellborn on May 30, 2019

An international study involving researchers from UBC Okanagan has shown that MDMA, also known as ecstasy, may be a valuable tool for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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