Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Medical cannabis could ease recovery in Kelowna, Kamloops, says new study
April 10, 2025
A pilot project suggests medical cannabis can support addiction recovery by managing cravings, pain, and mental health symptoms.
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release, Psychology
UBCO study determines a homegrown player is worth an extra $4.8M annually to an NHL team
March 26, 2025
There’s more at stake than simply keeping the fans happy
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Posted in Economics, Philosophy and Political Science, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release
Feeling lonely? Campus therapy dogs may be the fix, study says
February 11, 2025
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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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release, Okanagan School of Education, School of Engineering
Do two puffs equal a bong hit? Research aims to find out
January 21, 2025
Model attempts to recreate standard drink model for cannabis consumption
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release, Psychology
UBCO professor’s book wins Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
December 4, 2024
Book about collection of personal digital data, and where it goes, wins top prize
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release
UBC Okanagan’s newest Research Chair
November 14, 2024
Dr. Madeleine Ransom brings a human-centered approach to AI research
Posted in Announcement, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, News, Research and Innovation (Office of the Vice-Principal), VPRI News
Columbia River symposium to explore treaty agreement, implications
October 30, 2024
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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Posted in Community, Culture and Global Studies, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Advisory