Deanna Neri: The importance of community and meaningful connections in creating safe and equitable spaces
Deanna Neri from the Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies – Community Engagement, Social Change, Equity theme discusses her research, and her thoughts on the importance of community and meaningful connections in creating safe and equitable spaces where everyone can thrive
Michael Monclou: Connecting law, justice and global perspectives at UBC Okanagan
Michael Monclou’s interdisciplinary journey at UBC Okanagan
Connecting Research, Clinical Practice, and Community
Jacqueline Tams discusses her community-based participatory action research project and what being a public scholar means to her.
Using Operations Research to Build Sustainable and Resilient Systems
Mohammad Reza Khodoomi discusses his research on sustainable, resilient, and efficient energy and supply chain systems.
How Do Housing Reforms Shape Neighbourhoods? Tracking Affordability and Displacement Vulnerability in Kelowna, BC
Hoda Pourpirali explains her interdisciplinary research, which explores the implementation and impacts of housing policies.
Thinking About Reframing Sustainability Through Relationships
Julia Jung, Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies student in the Sustainability theme, explains what brought dem to UBC Okanagan and deir research at the FEELed Lab
Decarbonizing Kidney Care Services: From Environmental Assessment to Informed Action
Meet Saba Saleem, Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering student. Saba’s research integrates healthcare decision-making and environmental considerations.
Leading Within Departments and Across Campus: Introducing the 2026 Graduate Dean’s Leadership Award Winners
Joud Jelassi, Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering student, and Scarlett MacPherson, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological Sciences student, are shaping the graduate student experience of tomorrow.
Meet Joud Jelassi
Meet Joud Jelassi: One of our 2026 Graduate Dean’s Student Leadership Award winners. Joud’s research investigates airborne micro‑ and nanoplastics through global air sampling to better understand their sources, distribution, and implications for environmental and human health.
Three Minutes, Lasting Impact: UBCO Graduate Students Take the Stage
From wildfire prediction to sustainable concrete, UBC Okanagan’s Three Minute Thesis competition showcased bold ideas, passionate students, and research with real‑world impact.