Research and Innovation (Office of the Vice-Principal)

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

New ‘EDI in Research’ online course now available for UBC community

New ‘EDI in Research’ online course now available for UBC community

UBCO is offering a course to educate students, faculty and staff on equity, diversity and inclusion best practices in the world of research.

UBCO research awarded more than $3.5M in NSERC grants

UBCO research awarded more than $3.5M in NSERC grants

From wildlife space-use patterns to next generation wireless networks, this funding supports cutting research on the UBCO campus.

UBC researchers awarded $1.7m in SSHRC Partnership Development Grants

UBC researchers awarded $1.7m in SSHRC Partnership Development Grants

New grants support innovative research at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.