Research and Innovation (Office of the Vice-Principal)

Researchers find caribou migration patterns are shrinking
UBCO, FortisBC celebrate launch of Hydrogen Research Lab
UBC Okanagan receives $1.35M for airborne sensing lab

UBC Okanagan receives $1.35M for airborne sensing lab

A $1.35 million investment from PacifiCan will help UBC Okanagan establish an advanced airborne sensing lab, equipping a small aircraft with cutting-edge remote sensing technology

UBC Okanagan researcher receives national funding to support work in Quantum Science

UBC Okanagan researcher receives national funding to support work in Quantum Science

Dr. Chen Feng leads one of nine UBC-led projects that received NSERC Quantum Grants Dr. Chen Feng, a researcher at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, has been awarded $165,186 in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to support his groundbreaking work in quantum computing and communications. The  funding, announced […]

UBC Okanagan partnerships fuel energy efficiency research for BC and beyond
CIIC co-directors, Tim Stainton (left) and Rachelle Hole (right), and Jo-Anne Gauthier, CIIC Provincial Advisory Board member (centre), accept the Renata Shearer Award.

UBC Okanagan research institute honoured with prestigious Renata Shearer Award

The Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship (CIIC)—UBCO’s research institute focused on promoting social justice, equality and wellbeing of all citizens—has received the esteemed Renata Shearer Award. Presented by the Vancouver Branch of the United Nations Association at an in-person event December 6, the annual award celebrates individuals and organizations making significant contributions to advancing […]

Bears and berries: Researchers highlight critical role of grizzlies in huckleberry health
Five teams led by UBCO researchers awarded funding through MSHRBC’s C2 and Reach programs

Five teams led by UBCO researchers awarded funding through MSHRBC’s C2 and Reach programs

UBCO-led teams investigating everything from diabetes prevention and remission to better sleep health, pregnancy loss and digital health literacy were awarded funding through Michael Smith Health Research BC’s Convening and Collaborating (C2) and Reach competitions. The C2 program promotes knowledge exchange and meaningful collaboration by supporting researchers, trainees and research users in co-developing research that can […]

Dr. Madeleine Ransom, Assistant Professor, Philosophy awarded Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)
Michael Smith Health Research BC funds four UBCO Research Trainees

Michael Smith Health Research BC funds four UBCO Research Trainees

UBC Okanagan Research Trainees funded to improve health and health outcomes