College of Graduate Studies

Psychology student captures top prize at UBCO 3MT final

Psychology student captures top prize at UBCO 3MT final

A captivating topic and plenty of passion propelled Cassidy Wallis into the winner’s circle at UBC Okanagan’s sixth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

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Prizes awarded to UBC Okanagan’s top researchers

Prizes awarded to UBC Okanagan’s top researchers

UBC’s Okanagan campus is home to nearly 300 faculty researchers that are exploring some of the most urgent challenges, newest ideas and most ground-breaking technologies in the world.

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When it comes to controlling rainwater runoff, some provinces lag behind

When it comes to controlling rainwater runoff, some provinces lag behind

As population density in urban areas continues to intensify, municipal and provincial governments are looking towards alternatives to traditional stormwater systems.

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Graduate students take research from campus to the community

Graduate students take research from campus to the community

Eight graduate students will take three minutes each to explain years of research to one hundred members of the Okanagan community.

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3MT final on March 14

3MT final on March 14

Students, faculty, staff and the Okanagan community are invited to watch the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) final on March 14.

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UBC researchers develop diagnostic tool for detecting cryptosporidium

UBC researchers develop diagnostic tool for detecting cryptosporidium

A handheld ‘tricorder’ that can test for biological contamination in real-time has been the dream of science fiction fans for decades. And UBC Okanagan engineers say the technology is closer to science fact than ever before.

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Finding Home
3MT heats are underway

3MT heats are underway

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) heats are currently being organized across all faculties and schools here on campus. Participating graduate students will present their research in the first stage of the 3MT competition over the next few weeks.

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3MT competition open to graduate students

3MT competition open to graduate students

Calling all graduate students: Sign up now for UBC Okanagan’s sixth-annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and compete for cash prizes – including the $6,000 that’s up for grabs at the final event.

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UBC Okanagan alumna clinches national research prize

UBC Okanagan alumna clinches national research prize

UBC Okanagan alumna Emily Giroux was recognized on the national stage this week for her innovative work in helping to shape research priorities for those living with spinal cord injury (SCI).

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