Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Exceptional faculty members celebrated as 2024’s Researchers of the Year
Championing human rights in a world of artificial intelligence

Championing human rights in a world of artificial intelligence

UBC Okanagan Researcher of the Year Dr. Wendy H. Wong wants people to understand the data that underpin AI.

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Using cannabis can ease cravings for street-level drugs, UBC research suggests

Using cannabis can ease cravings for street-level drugs, UBC research suggests

New findings from researchers at the University of British Columbia suggest that cannabis could play a role in addressing the ongoing opioid overdose crisis.

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UBCO author’s book about who owns your data nominated for top prize
UBCO research gives stroke survivors control

UBCO research gives stroke survivors control

Dr. Sarah Kraeutner shifts stroke research to recovery as Canadians survive longer.

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Nana drives a Benz: An African success story
UBCO faculty members to voice concern at Columbia River symposium

UBCO faculty members to voice concern at Columbia River symposium

Two-day virtual event highlights the history and governance of the Columbia River Basin

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Take control of your data, UBC Okanagan professor says
The doctor is in

The doctor is in

Dr. Lesley Lutes’ vision is for a healthier future where everyone gets the psychological care they need, when they need it.

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Discussing what comes after a crisis