Research and Innovation (Office of the Vice-Principal)

Phil Barker, former Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, reflects on UBCO’s expanding research enterprise and the leaders who inspired him
UBC Okanagan announces newest Principal’s Research Chairs

UBC Okanagan announces newest Principal’s Research Chairs

Three outstanding researchers from UBC Okanagan have been recognized with the title of Principal’s Research Chair.

Fifteen UBC faculty elected as Royal Society of Canada’s newest Fellows for outstanding scholarly achievements.

UBC faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada

A total of fifteen UBC faculty members have been announced by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as new Fellows and as Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

Breathing cleaner air thanks to works of ART

Breathing cleaner air thanks to works of ART

UBC Okanagan is taking a unique approach to tackle indoor air quality, one Aerosol Removing Tapestry (ART) creation at a time

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After the fires, mudslides come

After the fires, mudslides come

Doctoral student Kaushal Gnyawali and his partners are fighting the impact of climate change on rural communities.

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Leading the charge: New Battery Innovation Centre to power up at UBC Okanagan
New Battery Innovation Centre to supercharge B.C. clean energy innovation
The carbon costs of the construction industry

The carbon costs of the construction industry

UBC Okanagan’s Dr. Shahria Alam hopes to tackle the building industry’s climate challenge through more sustainable materials.

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UBCO professor researches electric passenger light rail for Okanagan Valley
Dr. Suzie Currie to join VPRI Okanagan on October 1, 2024

Dr. Suzie Currie to join VPRI Okanagan on October 1, 2024

Dr. Currie will provide strategic direction and oversight in supporting and advancing research, scholarly activity and innovation at UBC’s Okanagan campus