UBCO study suggests fasting effects on the body are not the same for everyone
Extended periods without food might have a different effect on the metabolic and immune systems of people living with obesity
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Dr. Ali McManus Appointed as Director of the School of Health and Exercise Sciences
A message from the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Development (FHSD) I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ali McManus as Director of the School of Health and Exercise Sciences for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2025. Dr. McManus is a Professor in the School of […]
Saliva testing may reveal early signs of diabetes and obesity
Measuring elevated levels of insulin in blood, called hyperinsulinemia, is […]
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UBCO’s largest graduating class marks 20 years of growth
Campus honours 2,600 graduates and Indigenous language program milestones
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AI is here to stay, let students embrace the technology
UBCO study determines students use AI ethically to enhance their learning
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New technology may lead to improved health and weight management
UBCO researchers look at feasibility of home testing device for resting metabolic rate
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Embedding EDID into BHES curricula
As we enjoy the seasonal changes this winter, we are reminded of the beauty of crisp mornings and winter activities. From an instructor’s viewpoint, this offers us an opportunity to reflect back on what we have taught thus far this year, and on what our students are learning from us. In this newsletter, we aim […]
Alumni Builder Award Recipient Guided by ‘Wise Mind’ Decisions
“Creating a safe space for Indigenous youth to be unapologetically themselves, traditional, loud, quiet, victorious and defeated, is all central to my outlook on sport and reconciliation.” Skylar Bown (BHK’20, MPT’22) is a 2024-25 Alumni Builder Award recipient. The co-founder and co-operator of Remote Rehab, she is a compassionate and dedicated physiotherapist committed to delivering accessible […]