Kelowna immigrants struggle with integration, UBC research finds
Kelowna immigrants feel underemployed and struggle to achieve a sense of belonging, a UBC researcher has found.
Immigrant experience in Kelowna, a photo exhibition
The photo exhibit presents photographs taken by new Canadians who immigrated to Canada from various countries to Kelowna.
UBC research examines ways to prevent youth homelessness
Study confirms work and education crucial, but not enough for most vulnerable.
UBC experts team up to offer new healthy weight service
The Interprofessional Clinic at UBC’s Okanagan campus, a place where faculty experts from social work and psychology combine their expertise, is launching a healthy weight service and is looking for participants.
National pharmacare policy focus of public discussion on Thursday
Steve Morgan, a professor with UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, will speak in Kelowna Thursday as part of a public discussion about national pharmacare policy.
UBC Okanagan honours professors and staff for years of service
Decades of employment to post-secondary sector celebrated at annual event
UBC Okanagan faculties adopt mindfulness to improve learning
Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques become part of curriculum.
UBC faculties taking steps to create healthy lives for seniors
Companionship and exercise two main ingredients of Walk n’ Talk for your Life.
Walk n’ Talk for Your Life program aims to improve seniors’ fitness
Walk n’ Talk for Your Life is a collaborative, community health research study designed to increase socialization and healthy lifestyles among seniors.
Negotiating cultural safety, a partnership in research seminar
Panelists look at perspectives and experiences in a North Okanagan context.