UBCO researcher re-evaluates estimate of the world’s high-altitude population
New findings detailing the world’s first-of-its-kind estimate of how many people live in high-altitude regions, will provide insight into future research of human physiology.
UBCO hosts international Thinking Qualitatively conference
UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing, in partnership with the University of Alberta and the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology will host the international Thinking Qualitatively Virtual Conference this summer.
UBCO professor questions World Health Organization
A UBC researcher is calling out the World Health Organization’s newly introduced activity and sedentary guidelines for people living with disabilities.
Dr. Jonathan Little receives one of six inaugural Killam Accelerator Research Fellowships
Fellowships recognize early-career researchers who have demonstrated outstanding research achievement Dr. Jonathan Little is one of six 2020 recipients for the Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship program, which was established through a bequest from the late Dorothy J. Killam. The fellowships strengthens UBC’s support for early-career researchers who are ready to launch the next stage of […]
International team to provide at-home training for patients with diabetes
A UBC Okanagan professor is the Canadian lead for a 13-person team that recently won an internationally-competitive one million dollar award to accelerate diabetes research.
Student health and well-being TEACHERS project designed to improve the classroom
Dr. Stewart launches training for educators and academics to positively impact student life on campus University students are vulnerable to a decline in health and well-being during the beginning of their university careers, and throughout their studies. Academics can be overwhelming, and researchers are finding that social isolation is common. To address this growing […]
The heart always matters, but especially on Valentine’s Day
UBC Okanagan faculty put their hearts into research and teaching. To mark Valentine’s Day, they are highlighting their expertise on matters of the heart—from what makes it tick to how to keep the emotions pumping.
UBCO researcher launches evidence-based guiding principles for partnered research
For many scientists, seeing their discoveries make the leap from the lab into the hands of the public can be a major challenge.