UBC doctoral student wins gold
UBC’s Rob Shaw served up victory for Canada at the recent Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru.
Global research expedition begins release of 15 major studies
A group of international researchers went to great heights to better understand how high altitude affects both newcomers and Indigenous populations.
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Partnership key to fitness success for people with spinal cord injury
New co-created research at UBC’s Okanagan campus has resulted in ground-breaking increases in physical activity and fitness for those living with spinal cord injury (SCI).
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Gold medal win for UBCO student who went to great heights for his research
A UBC Okanagan student, who has literally climbed mountains to conduct his research, has reached the peak of his university career by winning a top academic recognition.
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Charting a course
Alexander (Sandy) Wright, a newly graduated doctor from the Southern Medical Program (SMP), has seen his share of ‘firsts’ while attending UBC.
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Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO
This week UBC Okanagan celebrates its students as it hosts six separate graduation ceremonies over two days. More than 1,725 students will cross the stage, earning their undergraduate degrees while 215 students will receive their master’s degree and 40 their doctorates.
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On the keto diet? Ditch the cheat day, says UBC study
The often embraced ‘cheat day’ is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic diet is no exception. But new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus says that just one 75-gram dose of glucose—the equivalent a large bottle of soda or a plate of fries—while on a high fat, low carbohydrate diet can lead to damaged blood vessels.
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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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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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