Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences
Want to come up with a creative idea? Here’s how.
By Patty Wellborn on June 12, 2020
A new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus is shedding light into how human creativity works and how novel ideas are formed—something the study’s researchers say is becoming increasingly important.
Posted in Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Releases, Psychology, Research
UBCO researcher discusses the good, and bad, of living connected
By Patty Wellborn on June 4, 2020
Even though much of Canada is loosening stay-at-home restrictions, people are realizing that social distancing and working from home is the new normal. And might be for some time.
Posted in Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Psychology, Research, Spotlight
Extreme opinions can impact the spread of a pandemic, says UBC prof
By Nathan Skolski on April 6, 2020
Understanding how disease is passed from one individual to another has long been key to protecting populations from diseases like COVID-19.
Posted in Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Mathematics, Media Releases, Research
When it comes to conservation, ditch the ‘canary in the coal mine’
By Nathan Skolski on February 25, 2020
With habitat loss threatening the extinction of an ever-growing number of species around the world, many wildlife advocates and conservation professionals rely on the proverbial ‘canary in the coal mine’—monitoring and protecting a single representative species—to maintain healthy wildlife biodiversity.
Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Releases, Research, Spotlight
UBC researchers develop strategy to protect wine grapes from smoke-taint
By Nathan Skolski on February 24, 2020
It’s a problem plaguing grape-growers worldwide—in an ever-changing climate, how can they protect their crops from the undesirable effects of wildfire smoke exposure.
Posted in Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Releases, Research
Researchers test common garden practice on lodgepole pine forests
By Patty Wellborn on February 6, 2020
New research suggests a backyard gardener’s tried and true method of ‘thinning’ could be beneficiary to tree growth and water supply, and ultimately help fight climate change.
Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Releases, Research, Spotlight
From heart evolution to greenhouse gas
By Christine Zeindler on December 20, 2019
UBCO stories you may have missed in 2019 UBCO Okanagan has grown to a student population of more than 10,000. With this growth, has come new research opportunities—currently there are more than 1,600 active projects. UBCO researchers are challenging established assumptions, innovating solutions and creating new knowledge that will have broad impacts on our society. […]
Posted in Faculty of Health and Social Development, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Releases, Research, School of Engineering, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, School of Nursing
Use the humanities to bridge cultural divisions, say UBC profs
By Nathan Skolski on November 18, 2019
In an era when divisions in society seem more prevalent than ever, two UBC humanities professors are using the power of arts, history and philosophy to build bridges and address the world’s most pressing issues.
Posted in Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Releases, Research
UBC Okanagan hosts Community Water Forum
By Patty Wellborn on November 14, 2019
Panel discusses the need for forest restoration to mitigate the risks of flood and wildfire
Posted in Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Advisory, Research
UBCO collaboration with RCMP recognizes importance of reporting child abuse
By Patty Wellborn on November 14, 2019
A special working relationship between a UBC grad student, the RCMP and the Kelowna Child Advocacy Centre may lead to enhanced support and faster treatment for victims of child abuse.
Posted in College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Media Releases, Psychology, Research
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