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Restoring nature’s broken links to help wildlife
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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Balancing humans and habitat in biodiversity

Balancing humans and habitat in biodiversity

New BRAES director Dr. Adam Ford hopes UBC Okanagan research will lead the way for protecting local ecosystems.

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Dr. Kyong Yoon’s digital exploration

Dr. Kyong Yoon’s digital exploration

The Professor of Cultural Studies researches how digital platforms like Netflix and YouTube are reshaping cultural production, distribution and consumption.

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Creating a safe space for everyone

Creating a safe space for everyone

Art imitates life for Professor Michael V. Smith as he brings themes of equity, diversity and inclusion to life in and outside of the classroom.

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Puneet Kaur Aulakh wants to understand the challenges faced by women
Tania Willard is bringing creative thinkers together

Tania Willard is bringing creative thinkers together

Artist and curator leads UBCO’s Indigenous Art Intensive, which offers the opportunity to hear, learn and understand more about Indigenous art practices.

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Reimagining education through innovative approaches

Reimagining education through innovative approaches

WHEN DR. PEYMAN YOUSEFI REFLECTS on what’s shaped his academic […]

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Dr. Fiona P. McDonald pushes visual anthropology beyond mere images
At the intersection of mathematics and business

At the intersection of mathematics and business

Master’s student Mohammad Mosaffa is using machine learning to improve customer service.

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