News Items tag as: UBC Okanagan 2020

The fight to stop systemic racism in science at UBC Okanagan
December 07, 2020 - 8:00 PM

Ian Foulds holds a unique position at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus.
UBC's new Indigenized academic regalia represents partnership with host Nations
December 03, 2020 - 7:00 PM

The University of British Columbia has released newly designed academic regalia designed by a B.C. Indigenous artist.
UBCO professor placed under supervision for sexual harassment no longer employed with university
September 24, 2020 - 4:46 PM

A UBC Okanagan psychology professor, who stepped aside from teaching while on regulatory supervision for sexual harassment more than two years aog, is no longer with the university.
Canadians quickly adapted to find local food, but COVID wasn't enough for permanent changes: UBCO prof
September 09, 2020 - 7:00 AM

While the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted people’s interest in locally sourced food, even some of the strongest proponents of the movement don’t expect a sea change just yet.
Farmers' markets, community gardens way to improve food security during pandemic: UBCO researcher
August 05, 2020 - 2:29 PM

A UBC Okanagan expert on food security says Canadians can shop at their local farmers' market and use space for a community garden to produce their own food during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UBCO researchers create liquid that repels viruses, including COVID-19
July 16, 2020 - 6:30 PM

A new liquid that can repel germs by acting like an invisible force field on personal protective equipment worn by frontline heath care workers, has been developed by researchers at UBC Okanagan.
New UBCO research indicates teenagers are kinder than we think
July 08, 2020 - 4:30 PM

A UBC Okanagan kindness researcher's latest study shows adolescents don't live up to the stereotype — often portrayed in media reports about bullying and cyber harassment — that teens are mean.
Exercise could do more than improve your fitness during COVID-19 pandemic
April 30, 2020 - 2:30 PM

While there’s no scientific proof that regular exercise can prevent or cure COVID-19, UBC Okanagan associate professor Jonathan Little says it probably helps.
B.C. residents can now access free mental health services by phone
April 15, 2020 - 2:00 PM

Any B.C. resident who is suffering from stress, anxiety or mental health issues due to the COVID-19 outbreak can now access free online help.
UBCO professor wants to know how COVID-19 has changed travel
April 14, 2020 - 1:40 PM

Whether it’s running errands, going on a road trip or cancelling the trip of a lifetime, UBC Okanagan assistant professor Mahmudur Fatmi wants to know how COVID-19 changed your travel habits.
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Rapper GloRilla is arrested on marijuana charges following investigation of a burglary at her home
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Vernon's Tiki Village motel pitched to developers for $6M
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News Items tag as: UBC Okanagan 2020

The fight to stop systemic racism in science at UBC Okanagan

UBC's new Indigenized academic regalia represents partnership with host Nations

UBCO professor placed under supervision for sexual harassment no longer employed with university

Canadians quickly adapted to find local food, but COVID wasn't enough for permanent changes: UBCO prof

Farmers' markets, community gardens way to improve food security during pandemic: UBCO researcher

UBCO researchers create liquid that repels viruses, including COVID-19

New UBCO research indicates teenagers are kinder than we think

Exercise could do more than improve your fitness during COVID-19 pandemic

B.C. residents can now access free mental health services by phone

UBCO professor wants to know how COVID-19 has changed travel

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