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UBC Okanagan researchers are hoping to better understand interpretations of emojis through a new study.

Will U B my <3?

By Nathan Skolski on February 12, 2019

For some, an eggplant emoji evokes visions of a fabulous dinner, while for others, it could suggest an intimate interlude after dessert.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Learning, Psychology, Research

UBC Okanagan students get ready for a high-tech world with new facility

By Nathan Skolski on January 25, 2019

Students at University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Okanagan campus will be well prepared for a high-tech world studying in The Commons, a new multipurpose facility outfitted with modern classrooms, technology labs and collaborative study areas.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Learning

UBC researchers develop high-level gas detection system

By Patty Wellborn on January 24, 2019

A new gas detector, developed by researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus, enables highly accurate odour analysis for so many different applications it has been nicknamed the ‘artificial nose.’

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Learning, School of Engineering

Is it a bobcat or a lynx? Even experts, when using publicly-submitted images, have trouble telling the two wildcats apart. Photo credit: James Gagnon.

Copy cats: When is a bobcat not a bobcat?

By Patty Wellborn on January 23, 2019

When is a bobcat not a bobcat?

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Biology, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Learning

Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton and UBC Okanagan’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Deborah Buszard remove items from Okanagan University College 25 year time capsule

UBC, Okanagan College open time capsule

By Patty Wellborn on December 13, 2018

A time capsule, complete with dozens of items tucked away 25 years ago by staff at Okanagan University College (OUC), was opened and its contents revealed. On Wednesday, Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton and UBC Okanagan’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Deborah Buszard watched as the time capsule’s sealed lid was removed.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Learning

UBC Okanagan Alumna Emily Giroux was awarded the Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation on November 27 in Ottawa

UBC Okanagan alumna clinches national research prize

By Christine Zeindler on November 28, 2018

UBC Okanagan alumna Emily Giroux was recognized on the national stage this week for her innovative work in helping to shape research priorities for those living with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Learning, Research, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

Education professor John-Tyler Binfet poses with Frances. The pair has offered a drop-in animal-assisted therapy program at UBC Okanagan for five years.

UBC Okanagan BARK program helps local kids with their social skills

By Nathan Skolski on November 15, 2018

For the next two Tuesdays, children and dogs are going to take over the foyer of the Engineering, Management, Education (EME) building at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Learning, School of Education

Don Nettleton, far left, and Monica Gaucher, both with the Okanagan Regional Library, present UBC Okanagan’s Deborah Buszard her own library card. Also pictured is UBC Okanagan Chief Librarian Heather Berringer.

Okanagan Regional Library opens branch at UBC

By Patty Wellborn on November 2, 2018

For anyone studying or working at UBC’s Okanagan campus, it just got easier to take out their favourite book from the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL).

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Learning, UBC Library