UBC Okanagan lands new Canada Research Chair, $350,000 in research funding
Researcher Mary Clare Kennedy from UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Health and Social Development is named the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Substance Use, Policy and Practice.
Dr. Kennedy’s research examines the social-structural aspects of health among people who use drugs and evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of novel harm reduction interventions, including safe supply programs and innovations in supervised consumption service delivery.
Global population is expected to reach 8 billion next week
UBCO sustainability researchers chime in about the world’s burgeoning population
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UBCO joins Age Friendly University global network
New initiative is the next step to making communities more age-friendly
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Made in Canada health-care initiative launches in Europe
European Commission expands UBCO’s NavCARE to six countries
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2022 Principal’s Research Chair Announcement
Top-tier UBC Okanagan researchers have been designated Principal’s Research Chairholders.
UBCO Downtown
UBC Okanagan is expanding to downtown Kelowna, reinforcing its community ties.
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UBCO researchers tune in to children’s screen time and sleep
Team looking at how screen and sleep habits have changed during COVID-19
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Dr. Jennifer Jakobi brings people together with a purpose
The exercise neuroscientist is introducing STEM to underrepresented youth and helping older adults age in place.
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A Rebalancing Act
UBC Okanagan research probing the mysteries of human balance will help us stand better and fall less as we age
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Research with Altitude
Dr. Ali McManus and her research team are exploring what happens to children at high altitude.
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