Faculty of Management

UBCO economist says private security systems bar others from protection

UBCO economist says private security systems bar others from protection

New research has determined the prevalence of private security systems may be robbing the general public of the police services they need.

UBCO health economist using innovative research to improve senior care

UBCO health economist using innovative research to improve senior care

Health economics might not be the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to treating elderly patients, but it is just one of the innovations being used by clinically applied health economist Jennifer Davis to help improve care among seniors.

UBC Okanagan uncorks new Wine Research Centre headquarters

UBC Okanagan uncorks new Wine Research Centre headquarters

The renowned wine region of BC’s Okanagan Valley now boasts a new research hub, as UBC shifts the headquarters of its acclaimed Wine Research Centre (WRC) from its Vancouver campus to its Kelowna-based campus.

UBC research says poor sleep can impact recovery from a stroke

UBC research says poor sleep can impact recovery from a stroke

Getting a good night’s sleep is sound advice for most people, but a new UBC study says sleep is vital for those who are recovering from a stroke. Jennifer Davis is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Management at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Her goal is to improve the health of Canadians and her research […]

UBC researcher outlines ideas for inclusivity in the classroom

UBC researcher outlines ideas for inclusivity in the classroom

It’s back to school time, and more than 580 of this year’s newest UBC Okanagan students are from various countries around the world.