Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
UBC Okanagan researchers awarded nearly $2.1 million through CIHR Project Grants
July 18, 2024
Two UBC Okanagan-led research projects are among 52 projects funded at UBC through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Spring 2024 competition. UBC Okanagan Professor Barb Pesut from the School of Nursing was awarded $1,208,701 as Principal Investigator for a research project developing supports for older persons living with serious illness to stay at home […]
Posted in Faculty of Health and Social Development, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Research
UBCO’s Mindfest an evening of scientific discovery, community engagement
June 24, 2024
Department of Psychology presents discoveries into cannabis, mental health and beyond
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Posted in College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Advisory, Psychology
UBCO celebrates top academic students in the Class of 2024
June 12, 2024
Governor General Gold and Silver Medal winners recognized as they graduate
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Posted in College of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release, School of Engineering, School of Health and Exercise Sciences
Solutions the focus of Kelowna wildfire conference
May 28, 2024
Noted researchers Bourbonnais, Daniels co-leading Wildfire Coexistence Symposium
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Posted in Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
People, climate to intensify pressure on popular provincial parks
May 27, 2024
UBCO researchers caution about the balance between seeking or protecting nature
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Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
UBCO research shows how healthy plants help rivers meander
May 16, 2024
Study includes implications for climate resilience, adaptation after fire or flood
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Posted in Biology, Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Advisory
Deer are expanding north, and that’s not good for caribou
April 25, 2024
Researchers say warming climate allowing deer to expand their range
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Posted in Biology, College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
Scientists assess paths toward maintaining BC caribou until habitat recovers
April 19, 2024
Reforestation requires decades to support southern mountain caribou, UBCO research shows
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Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
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
Restoring nature’s broken links to help wildlife
April 15, 2024
UBC Okanagan Researcher of the Year Dr. Adam Ford sees his research directly impact animals in the field.
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Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Okanagan Institute for Biodiversity, Resilience, and Ecosystems Services (BRAES), Profile, Research and Innovation (Office of the Vice-Principal)