UBCO researchers explore the impact of canine cuddles on students
Physical contact with a dog makes a significant difference to wellbeing
UBCO recent graduate aims for podium
Paralympic athlete Rob Shaw hopes to ace another challenge
North American Model of Wildlife Conservation gets a cultural refresh
UBCO researchers help weave Indigenous-led policy into newly revised model
UBCO researchers light the way to cleaner water
Shining a beam of light into potentially contaminated water samples may hold the key to real-time detection of hydrocarbons and pesticides in water.
UBCO researchers peer into the mental health of social workers
What happened in the past doesn’t necessarily stay in the past.
UBCO researcher examines the need for positive support when a child is sexually abused
New research from UBC Okanagan has determined if a child knows they have safe support from a trusted adult, it significantly increases the chances of that child disclosing they have been sexually assaulted. This likelihood is especially true when the offender is a family member or trusted caregiver.
Trio of UBC Okanagan researchers awarded Killam Doctoral scholarships
Each year, doctoral students from five Canadian universities and the Canada Council for the Arts vie for the prestigious Killam Doctoral Scholarships. Established in memory of Izaak Walton Killam through the Will of his wife, Dorothy J. Killam, Mrs. Killam desired that those selected to receive scholarships: “Be likely to contribute to the advancement of […]
Desire to help fellow Indigenous students leads to prestigious award for new graduate
It’s an honour bestowed upon the university’s most accomplished graduate students — and this year, Master of Arts student Sandra Fox is being recognized with the Governor General’s Gold Medal for her exceptional research on Indigenous identity.
UBCO celebrates the class of 2021
Virtual ceremony recognizes more than 1,800 graduating students UBC Okanagan is marking its second virtual convocation next week. More than 1,850 graduates — including 1,600 undergraduates as well as more than 100 masters’ and doctoral students — will tune in to celebrate the success of their educational journey. “This has been a remarkable year for […]
UBCO honours four outstanding researchers of the year
Last Thursday at a special virtual ceremony, UBC Okanagan researchers were honoured for their innovative and groundbreaking work.