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 […]
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 […]
UBC Okanagan’s newest Research Chair
Dr. Madeleine Ransom brings a human-centered approach to AI research
Hitting the ground running with new ICER Director, Dr. Christine Schreyer
“Knowledge dissemination, making connections and research about communities and within communities is at the heart of everything we do at ICER.”
Nine interdisciplinary teams selected to move into x̌əl sic snpax̌nwixʷtn
From improving human health to investigating climate adaptation, research teams will tackle some of society’s most challenging problems.
2024 Michael Smith Health Research BC recipients announced
UBC Okanagan faculty recognized for leading BC’s health research.
UBC Okanagan researchers awarded nearly $1.4 million in CFI, SSHRC funding
New government funding to support outstanding research at UBC Okanagan.
UBC Okanagan announces newest Principal’s Research Chairs
Three outstanding researchers from UBC Okanagan have been recognized with the title of Principal’s Research Chair.
UBC faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada
A total of fifteen UBC faculty members have been announced by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as new Fellows and as Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
New ‘EDI in Research’ online course now available for UBC community
UBCO is offering a course to educate students, faculty and staff on equity, diversity and inclusion best practices in the world of research.