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UBCO researchers aim to energize fruit waste

UBCO researchers aim to energize fruit waste

Engineers try to squeeze energy from discarded fruit using microbial fuel cells

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Rita Lam takes home top prize at the 2023 3MT Competition

Rita Lam takes home top prize at the 2023 3MT Competition

Rita Lam’s research presentation on healthy building design and infectious disease control in built environments hit home with the audience at this year’s Three Minute Thesis final on April 6, 2023. A timely topic combined with impeccable delivery and audience engagement helped her secure the top spot at this year’s competition. Lam, a Master’s of […]

UBCO researcher shines a light on “nightmare” ooze killing cannabis plants
Canadian gut health products may not provide the same benefits to immigrants, UBCO researchers say

Canadian gut health products may not provide the same benefits to immigrants, UBCO researchers say

UBC Okanagan researcher reveals how westernization may change the gut microbiome of Indian immigrants and increase their risk of inflammatory bowel disease

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UBCO researchers create real estate market assessment tool

UBCO researchers create real estate market assessment tool

Potential buyers can learn history, growth, benefits of specific neighbourhoods

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Mahmoud Hasabelnaby is looking towards the future of mobile networks

Mahmoud Hasabelnaby is looking towards the future of mobile networks

Electrical engineer hopes to revolutionize cellular network design to increase connectivity for all Canadians.

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Researcher wants to know if ketone drinks can help manage diabetes
The beauty of academia is challenge, says Seyyed Alireza Hashemi

The beauty of academia is challenge, says Seyyed Alireza Hashemi

International engineering doctoral student lives by the motto “Never give up.”

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Hamed Mirzaei is exploring the silent symphony of materials-gas interactions
Akanksha Bhurtel’s homeland of Nepal inspired her engineering studies

Akanksha Bhurtel’s homeland of Nepal inspired her engineering studies

Doctoral student wants to strengthen soils with the help of biological substances.

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