Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences

From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter?

By Christine Zeindler on September 18, 2017

As grade-schoolers concentrate on the three Rs, many university students are already planning their future careers. Many believe top grades are the key to landing successful jobs, but does this always hold true?

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UBC research discovers a chemical-free way to keep apples fresher longer

By Patty Wellborn on September 13, 2017

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but the mold on it could make you sick.

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Nathan Pelletier, Egg Industry Chair in Sustainability/Endowed Chair in Bio-economy Sustainability Management

Modelling the impact of green eggs and hens

By Christine Zeindler on September 11, 2017

The whole food movement may be right; consumption of vegan and organic food can be the best choice for reducing environmental impacts, at least if you’re a chicken.

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Ed Diener is UBC Okanagan’s next Distinguished Speaker.

Science says you can boost your happiness

By Patty Wellborn on September 11, 2017

World-renowned psychologist Ed Diener says there is a lot more to happiness than simply being able to recognize it.

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Prime Minister Trudeau hosts Town Hall at UBC Okanagan Sept. 6

By Nathan Skolski on September 5, 2017

The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, will host a Town Hall at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus this Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.

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The economics of back to school

By Patty Wellborn on August 30, 2017

Economist Ross Hickey, who teaches at UBC’s Okanagan campus, discusses the reasoning behind back to school sales.

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UBC student Tristan Watson conducts research on root disease in cherry orchards.

New research suggests compost and wood-mill waste an organic alternative to fumigation

By Nathan Skolski on August 1, 2017

Material currently thought of as garbage may be the answer to preventing root disease in cherry orchards without the use of fumigation, according to new research from UBC Okanagan.

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UBC Okanagan PhD candidate Sydney Morgan conducts research on wine yeast strains and how they react to sulphites.

Sulphites and the great wine debate

By Patty Wellborn on July 20, 2017

UBC research shows different sulphite amounts affect yeast strain and final product.

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From left: Kimberley Kaseweter, Logan Volkmann and Geoff Coombs

Three UBC Okanagan students capture Killam Doctoral scholarships

By Pieter Uni on July 14, 2017

A trio of UBC Okanagan researchers have each been awarded the UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarship, marking the first time in three years any nominee from UBC’s Okanagan campus has captured the most prestigious award available to graduate students.

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