News Items tag as: UBC Okanagan 2021

UBCO researcher develops mask coating to prevent spread of COVID virus
November 23, 2021 - 6:00 PM

A researcher at the University of British Columbia Okanagan is receiving accolades for a breakthrough face mask coating to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus.
University student forced to live in Kamloops nuisance hotel due to housing crunch
October 06, 2021 - 7:30 AM
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A Thompson Rivers University student says it has been “mentally and physically exhausting” trying to find a place to live amid the Kamloops housing crunch.
COVID-19 creating challenges for UBC Okanagan’s medical program
September 19, 2021 - 6:09 PM

With the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants and non-profits aren’t the only places experiencing a shortage of needed staff and volunteers.
Kelowna professor’s research on hummingbirds hits National Geographic
May 22, 2021 - 8:31 AM

A Kelowna wildlife researcher who grew up reading National Geographic is happy his research has been mentioned in the magazine.
UBCO Asian heritage month events go virtual
May 06, 2021 - 1:30 PM

UBC Okanagan and its community partners are marking Asian Heritage month with virtual events.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, Greta Thunberg to receive honorary degrees from UBC
March 31, 2021 - 10:04 AM

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and climate activist Greta Thunberg are receiving honorary degrees from the University of British Columbia this spring.
UBC Okanagan student charged with voyeurism
March 18, 2021 - 3:37 PM

A UBC Okanagan student has been charged with voyeurism following an incident that allegedly took place at the campus in March, 2020.
B.C. Interior researchers working to understand harmful effects of COVID-19 pandemic
February 18, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Researchers at universities in B.C. have received $150,000 from the Ministry of Health to work on understanding the harmful impacts the COVID-19 pandemic is having on people and communities.
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News Items tag as: UBC Okanagan 2021

UBCO researcher develops mask coating to prevent spread of COVID virus

University student forced to live in Kamloops nuisance hotel due to housing crunch

COVID-19 creating challenges for UBC Okanagan’s medical program

Kelowna professor’s research on hummingbirds hits National Geographic

UBCO Asian heritage month events go virtual

Dr. Bonnie Henry, Greta Thunberg to receive honorary degrees from UBC

UBC Okanagan student charged with voyeurism

B.C. Interior researchers working to understand harmful effects of COVID-19 pandemic

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