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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 research shows a directional arrow on a high-visibility vest can make a difference when it comes to driver behaviour regarding cyclists on the road.

Does being seen really make cyclists safer on the road?

By Patty Wellborn on May 27, 2019

Researchers from the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering have determined motorists tended to give cyclists wearing high-visibility vests more room on the road, compared to cyclists without high-visibility clothing.

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UBC doctoral student Hossein Montazerian takes a close look at a tiny sensor embedded into a fibre.

UBC researchers create washable sensor that can be woven into materials

By Patty Wellborn on May 16, 2019

Forget the smart watch. Bring on the smart shirt.

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Book and clothing donation bins.

Safer donation bins a step closer to reality

By Patty Wellborn on May 9, 2019

A project to prevent people from getting trapped in clothing donations bins has received a boost in funding.

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UBC engineer Kevin Golovin says ice buildup may become a thing of the past.

Clearing an icy windshield is about to get easier, says UBC engineer

By Nathan Skolski on April 26, 2019

Scraping an icy windshield can be a seasonal struggle for those that live in colder climates. But engineers from UBC’s Okanagan campus are aiming to ease that winter frustration with a new surface coating that can shed ice from large areas using little effort.

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Doctoral student Mohamed Gamal uses a newly developed cell encapsulation device.

UBC Okanagan engineers make injectable tissues a reality

By Nathan Skolski on April 25, 2019

A simple injection that can help regrow damaged tissue has long been the dream of physicians and patients alike. A new study from researchers at UBC Okanagan takes a big step towards making that dream a reality with a device that makes encapsulating cells much faster, cheaper and more effective.

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UBC experts discuss Earth Day relevant research. Photo credit: Lael Parrott

Experts Advisory: Earth Day, 49 years later

By Christine Zeindler on April 17, 2019

Almost 50 years ago, millions gathered to protest the negative impacts of industry and development on the world. Since then, the tradition has continued with Earth Day, a global celebration that is recognized by more than one billion people in 192 countries. It is a day of civic and political action to focus on environmental issues such as biodiversity, sustainability, pollution, climate change and clean energy.

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By using a newly developed technique, UBC researchers were able to build a more durable valve that enables the heart to adapt faster and more seamlessly after a transplant.

UBC researchers develop new heart valve aimed at high-risk patients

By Patty Wellborn on March 25, 2019

Researchers at UBC have created the first-ever nanocomposite biomaterial heart-valve developed to reduce or eliminate complications related to heart transplants.

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Cassidy Wallis presents her research at UBC Okanagan’s sixth annual Three Minute Thesis competition.

Psychology student captures top prize at UBCO 3MT final

By Patty Wellborn on March 15, 2019

A captivating topic and plenty of passion propelled Cassidy Wallis into the winner’s circle at UBC Okanagan’s sixth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

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UBCO School of Engineering researcher Mohammad Arjmand examines the new polymer-based brake pad which could revolutionize braking systems in cars and trains.

New technology accelerates the science of deceleration

By Patty Wellborn on March 14, 2019

While it’s not a case of reinventing the wheel, researchers are looking at ways to improve standard braking equipment on trains and cars.

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