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.
From Global Perspectives to Local Impact: Sandamali Jayakody’s Journey at UBC Okanagan
Sandamali Jayakody shares the highlights from her graduate student journey at UBC Okanagan
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
Tailoring Mentorship: Dr. Rachelle Hole, the First Winner of the UBC Okanagan Graduate Mentorship Award, Explains Her Approach to Student Mentorship
Dr. Rachelle Hole, the first winner of the UBC Okanagan Graduate Mentorship Award, explains her approach to student mentorship
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.
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.
Cigarette smoking cessation support for people living with spinal cord injury: Co-designing a blueprint for an e-learning course for peer health coaches
Meet Parres Holliday from the Faculty of Health & Social Development. Parres is taking the next steps in the co-development of a smoking cessation intervention for individuals living with spinal cord injury.
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.