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UBCO researcher named Chair for Women in Science and Engineering

UBCO researcher named Chair for Women in Science and Engineering

Jenn Jakobi has a passion for building equity, diversity and inclusion

New research proves diet can put Type 2 diabetes into remission

New research proves diet can put Type 2 diabetes into remission

Low calorie, low carb food, under pharmacist supervision, can eliminate meds

UBCO recent graduate aims for podium

UBCO recent graduate aims for podium

Paralympic athlete Rob Shaw hopes to ace another challenge

From Honours project to authorship

From Honours project to authorship

Bachelor of Human Kinetics alum receives authorship from undergraduate research experience Having your research declined by research journals is a regular occurrence for academics. Peer-review subjects an author’s scholarly work to the scrutiny of experts in the same field. With the aim to ensure academic scientific quality, academics regularly face rejection.  Yet, for alum Jenna […]

Going the Distance

Going the Distance

HANNAH CALDWELL IS GOING TO GREAT DISTANCES to master her field. […]

UBCO enhances science and engineering outreach programs

UBCO enhances science and engineering outreach programs

This year underrepresented and underserved youth in BC’s Interior will have increased access to science and engineering programming. 

No time to exercise? No problem, says UBCO researcher

No time to exercise? No problem, says UBCO researcher

As pandemic restrictions continue, many are looking for innovative ways to get regular exercise—especially as Zoom meetings seem to creep more into personal time.

A winning combination

A winning combination

DR. JONATHAN LITTLE HAS MORE THAN JUST SKIN IN THE […]

UBCO honours four outstanding researchers of the year

UBCO honours four outstanding researchers of the year

Last Thursday at a special virtual ceremony, UBC Okanagan researchers were honoured for their innovative and groundbreaking work.

UBCO researcher re-evaluates estimate of the world’s high-altitude population

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.