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UBCO students put cosmic ray research aloft
Weather balloon will carry cloud chamber to 120,000 feet A group of UBC Okanagan students have won the opportunity to launch a science experiment into the stratosphere with help from the Canadian...
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UBC Okanagan professors explain the science of wine
Free, educational talks held in conjunction with BC’s Pinot Noir Celebration What: Science of wine explained by UBC researchers Who: UBC Chemistry Professors Wesley Zandberg, Susan Murch and Biology...
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Astrophysicist tells how stars influence a planet’s suitability for life
New Worlds and New Life, part of the UBCO Distinguished Speaker Series What: Planets and Stars: New Worlds and New Life, part of the UBCO Distinguished Speaker Series Who: Lucianne Walkowicz,...
View ArticleUBC event highlights nature’s role in government infrastructure
Gibsons’ CAO shares experience developing eco-assets strategy What: Nature’s Role as Municipal Infrastructure Who: Emanuel Machado, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Gibsons, BC When: Wednesday,...
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UBC study finds health isn’t the only issue with bacteria growth
UBC research has shown that fungal growth significantly affects the physical and mechanical properties of moisture-exposed drywall. Microbes are degrading infrastructure, compounding health...
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UBC event explores environmental histories of South Asia
An abandoned boat in a swamp near Mumbai symbolizes how environmental histories, including colonialism resource extraction, may become irrelevant as climate change takes centre stage in global...
View ArticleFuture of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care
Collaboration brings cancer research to the community What: Future of Health Forum on cancer care Who: More than 150 delegates and 30 renowned speakers When: Friday, October 18, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m....
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Series of UBCO events to discuss housing, homelessness and more
Homelessness, high housing costs and sustainability all topics of discussion at Politics of Housing in the Okanagan and Beyond on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Events to feature academic and community experts...
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UBC student wins ‘Strong Woman’ accolade
Dela Hini won a Strong Woman award for creating her pink backpack project which distributed sanitary supplies, toiletries and cosmetics to exploited and marginalized women in Kelowna. Dela Hini...
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UBC biology professors create annual calendar as fundraising project
The American avocet is one of many birds that can be spotted around UBCO’s campus. Photographers offer a bird or an insect option for 2020 The birds and the bees can mean many things to many people....
View ArticleUBCO political science department hosts election candidates
Both Kelowna ridings represented at on-campus event What: Federal election meet and greet Who: Candidates in Kelowna-Lake Country and Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola ridings When: Friday, October...
View ArticleUBC event explores life of climate change pioneer Alexander von Humboldt
Speaker to discuss von Humboldt’s scientific project and relevance today What: 250 years of Alexander von Humboldt: The explorer, his scientific project and his relevance today Who: Sandra Rebok,...
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Detangling spooky spider myths
UBCO lecturer shares his enthusiasm for all things arachnid Fake spider webs and eight-legged creatures decorate many homes this time of year. While living, breathing spiders may cause spine-tingling...
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UBC event explores the impact of widowhood on women
UBCO guest speaker Deborah van den Hoonaard says checking the widowed box on paperwork is often an identifying moment for women. History and Sociology Speaker Series returns with Experiencing Widowhood...
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UBCO collaboration with RCMP recognizes importance of reporting child abuse
Psychology graduate student Cassidy Wallis won UBCO's 3MT when she presented her research on how and when child abuse is reported. Research to be shared at gala dinner for the Child Advocacy Centre A...
View ArticleUBC Okanagan hosts Community Water Forum
Panel discusses the need for forest restoration to mitigate the risks of flood and wildfire What: Community Water Forum Who: A panel of experts including UBC researchers, Okanagan Nation Alliance...
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Use the humanities to bridge cultural divisions, say UBC profs
Associate Professor of History Brigitte Le Normand is the academic director of UBCO's public humanities hub. Researchers bring reasoning into scientific, often polarizing, issues In an era when...
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Raising children in the age of screen time
UBCO and community partners share findings and strategies for healthy use What: Screen Time and Young Children: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know Who: UBCO researchers, Project Literacy and...
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UBCO professors explain the brilliance behind this year’s Nobel Prize winners
Learn about the world-changing discoveries and achievements What: Nobel Night panel discussion at UBC Okanagan Who: University researchers discuss the 2019 Nobel Prizes When: Tuesday, December 10,...
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UBC happiness expert gives tips for a more joyous holiday
Image credit: iStock Meaningful social connections are key It may be the season of sleigh rides, jingle bells and stunning holiday light displays, but stress can also accompany the holiday cheer....
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