Partnering for meaningful impact in the spinal cord injury community
Behavioural change scientist Dr. Heather Gainforth wants researchers to start asking, “How can I help?”
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New action plan focuses on opportunities to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in research at UBC
UBC’s Dimensions Action Plan for EDI in Research, published today, comprises 24 objectives and 43 actions to improve equity, diversity and inclusion in UBC’s research community. The plan was developed as part of UBC’s participation in the federal Dimensions: equity, diversity and inclusion Canada pilot program from 2020-2023 and will be integrated into UBC’s Strategic […]
UBCO’s newest research clusters striving for a better tomorrow
Eminence Clusters of Research Excellence announced for 2022/23
Government of Canada invests in first-of-its-kind project in BC to help businesses create more value and less waste
Funding will enable experts at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus to work with local companies to create new bioplastics and save materials from the landfill by using them in new innovations
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UBC Okanagan lands new Canada Research Chair, $350,000 in research funding
Researcher Mary Clare Kennedy from UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Health and Social Development is named the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Substance Use, Policy and Practice.
Dr. Kennedy’s research examines the social-structural aspects of health among people who use drugs and evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of novel harm reduction interventions, including safe supply programs and innovations in supervised consumption service delivery.
NSERC president makes first-ever visit to UBC Okanagan
Past successes and future opportunities were the main topics of discussion when Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) president, Alejandro Adem, visited UBC Okanagan.
Province funds largest-ever number of UBCO research endeavours
BCKDF announces nearly $2.8 million for 23 innovative projects
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