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Global population is expected to reach 8 billion next week
UBCO research says a change in work habits is costing employees money
Where the rubber hits the road

Where the rubber hits the road

UBCO researchers determine tire particles can impact fresh water

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Breaking the ice

Breaking the ice

New research aims to keep planes and wind turbines ice free

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Dr. Chinchu Cherian successfully balances motherhood, research and teaching

Dr. Chinchu Cherian successfully balances motherhood, research and teaching

UBC Okanagan Research Engineer draws inspiration for teaching and research from her children.

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What happens to the waste after an oil spill clean up?

What happens to the waste after an oil spill clean up?

UBCO researchers develop framework for safe disposal of soiled materials

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Industry partnership provides a boost in UBCO battery research

Industry partnership provides a boost in UBCO battery research

Fenix supports first battery prototyping facility in western Canada

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UBCO researchers change the game when it comes to activity tracking
Gold-medal tennis player, human rights activist win UBCO honours
Engineering student captures top prize at UBCO’s 3MT final

Engineering student captures top prize at UBCO’s 3MT final

Go green or go home; that was the message that secured PhD student Hammad Ahmad the top spot at the ninth annual UBC Okanagan Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. For his presentation, Hammad spoke about the use of biocomposites as sustainable construction materials. Ahmad, a PhD student in Civil Engineering, captivated judges with his audience […]