College of Graduate Studies

Haile Woldesellasse wants to give back in many ways

Haile Woldesellasse wants to give back in many ways

Doctoral student aims to support other young researchers while developing sustainable infrastructure for society.

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Ilija Hristovski is reaching for the stars

Ilija Hristovski is reaching for the stars

Engineering doctoral student hopes to become an astronaut and help solve some of society’s pressing issues.

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Chadia Uwamahoro is helping Rwanda rebuild

Chadia Uwamahoro is helping Rwanda rebuild

UBCO doctoral student in civil engineering wants to write a building code for her home nation—from the ground up.

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UBCO engineers examine drinking water management strategies

UBCO engineers examine drinking water management strategies

Climate change, economic sustainability can impact water distribution systems

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Climate change is chasing away the salmon, so she’s chasing climate change

Climate change is chasing away the salmon, so she’s chasing climate change

Master’s graduate Janna Wale came to UBCO with one important question to answer, ‘Where are the salmon?’

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Ultrasonic sensors can safeguard residential gas lines

Ultrasonic sensors can safeguard residential gas lines

UBCO researchers create high-tech system to detect gas leaks

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Concrete toboggan race returns to Kelowna, Big White

Concrete toboggan race returns to Kelowna, Big White

UBCO’s School of Engineering hosts downhill challenge for hand-built sleds

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Segun David Fatudimu has always wanted to change the world

Segun David Fatudimu has always wanted to change the world

International doctoral fellow’s research draws on his practical work investing in social change.

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COVID proves lunch-packing parents need support

COVID proves lunch-packing parents need support

UBCO researcher delves into stress behind packing lunch in a pandemic

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