Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Engaging UBC Okanagan students and Hollywood audiences alike
July 19, 2024
Dr. Christine Schreyer bridges academia and entertainment through her expertise in language and culture.
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Profile, Provost and Vice-President Academic (Office of the)
Exceptional faculty members celebrated as 2024’s Researchers of the Year
April 16, 2024
UBCO researchers recognized for outstanding work and scholarly activity
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Posted in Biology, Economics, Philosophy and Political Science, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release, Psychology
Championing human rights in a world of artificial intelligence
April 15, 2024
UBC Okanagan Researcher of the Year Dr. Wendy H. Wong wants people to understand the data that underpin AI.
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Profile, Research and Innovation (Office of the Vice-Principal)
Using cannabis can ease cravings for street-level drugs, UBC research suggests
February 15, 2024
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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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release, Psychology
UBCO author’s book about who owns your data nominated for top prize
February 15, 2024
Professor talks about the digital age, data collection and what’s to worry about
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Posted in Economics, Philosophy and Political Science, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release
UBCO research gives stroke survivors control
January 22, 2024
Dr. Sarah Kraeutner shifts stroke research to recovery as Canadians survive longer.
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Posted in Campus Feature, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Nana drives a Benz: An African success story
January 9, 2024
How female entrepreneurs built an economic textile monopoly
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Posted in History and Sociology, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Advisory
UBCO faculty members to voice concern at Columbia River symposium
November 17, 2023
Two-day virtual event highlights the history and governance of the Columbia River Basin
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Q&A
Take control of your data, UBC Okanagan professor says
October 12, 2023
Dr. Wendy Wong explores privacy, data rights, human rights
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Q&A
The doctor is in
October 9, 2023
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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Posted in All In Story, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology