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UBC Okanagan partnerships fuel energy efficiency research for BC and beyond
CIIC co-directors, Tim Stainton (left) and Rachelle Hole (right), and Jo-Anne Gauthier, CIIC Provincial Advisory Board member (centre), accept the Renata Shearer Award.

UBC Okanagan research institute honoured with prestigious Renata Shearer Award

The Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship (CIIC)—UBCO’s research institute focused on promoting social justice, equality and wellbeing of all citizens—has received the esteemed Renata Shearer Award. Presented by the Vancouver Branch of the United Nations Association at an in-person event December 6, the annual award celebrates individuals and organizations making significant contributions to advancing […]

Bears and berries: Researchers highlight critical role of grizzlies in huckleberry health
UBCO professor’s book wins Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

UBCO professor’s book wins Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

Book about collection of personal digital data, and where it goes, wins top prize

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Using e-bikes to heal from cancer

Using e-bikes to heal from cancer

It turns out it’s not just equipment people need to get recommended levels of exercise

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Innovating doctoral research through podcasting

Innovating doctoral research through podcasting

How Stephenie Hendricks uses storytelling to increase access to environmental health education.

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UBCO engineering professor earns recognition from top professional fellowships
Five teams led by UBCO researchers awarded funding through MSHRBC’s C2 and Reach programs

Five teams led by UBCO researchers awarded funding through MSHRBC’s C2 and Reach programs

UBCO-led teams investigating everything from diabetes prevention and remission to better sleep health, pregnancy loss and digital health literacy were awarded funding through Michael Smith Health Research BC’s Convening and Collaborating (C2) and Reach competitions. The C2 program promotes knowledge exchange and meaningful collaboration by supporting researchers, trainees and research users in co-developing research that can […]

UBCO researchers engineer DNA to mimic biological catch bonds

UBCO researchers engineer DNA to mimic biological catch bonds

“Fish-hook” system holds promise for advanced materials and health-care applications

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Fuelling the future of transit needs exact change

Fuelling the future of transit needs exact change

UBC Okanagan’s Lifecycle Management Lab is helping transform public transit.

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