Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Medical cannabis could ease recovery in Kelowna, Kamloops, says new study

Medical cannabis could ease recovery in Kelowna, Kamloops, says new study

A pilot project suggests medical cannabis can support addiction recovery by managing cravings, pain, and mental health symptoms.

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UBCO study determines a homegrown player is worth an extra $4.8M annually to an NHL team
Feeling lonely? Campus therapy dogs may be the fix, study says

Feeling lonely? Campus therapy dogs may be the fix, study says

Participants reported lower stress and loneliness levels after spending time with therapy dogs and their handlers, new research from UBC Okanagan says

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Do two puffs equal a bong hit? Research aims to find out

Do two puffs equal a bong hit? Research aims to find out

Model attempts to recreate standard drink model for cannabis consumption

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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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Dr. Madeleine Ransom, Assistant Professor, Philosophy awarded Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)
Columbia River symposium to explore treaty agreement, implications

Columbia River symposium to explore treaty agreement, implications

Event explores emerging initiatives, public governance issues in the Columbia River Basin, focusing on the impacts of climate change, water quality, Indigenous fisheries revitalization and public engagement.

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