UBCO-led projects awarded more than $2 million for health research
Researchers at UBC Okanagan will use the funds to study gut health, e-cigarette education and heart disease in people with spinal cord injuries.
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 […]
Three new Canada Research Chairs for UBCO
Drs. Jennifer Davis (Faculty of Management), Isaac Li (Faculty of Science) and Astrida Neimanis (Faculty of Creative & Critical Studies | Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences) were each awarded Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs for their groundbreaking work. Davis and Li also received CFI-JELF funding in partnership with the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program.
New Shared Research Facilities: Call for Proposals
Deans are invited to submit proposals on behalf of researchers and scholars in all research or knowledge creation fields to support the identification, development, planning and implementation of new shared research facilities at UBC Okanagan.
Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioural Research
The Offices of Research Ethics on the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses have updated their guidance in anticipation of a full resumption of in-person behavioural research in the coming months.
Major federal investment brings $3.6M in new research funding to UBCO campus
UBCO receives $3.6M in federal funding from NSERC and SSHRC to support 22 new research projects.
2021 CRET Funding Announcement
The Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation is pleased to announce the second round of funding for the Critical Research Equipment and Tools (CRET) program.
2021 Principal’s Research Chair Announcement
UBC Okanagan is pleased to announce the second cohort of appointments under the Principal’s Research Chairs (PRC) program.
Faculty on the Front Line: UBC Okanagan Researchers Responding to COVID-19
UBC researchers across a range of domains are addressing the many aspects of COVID-19 and its impacts. Learn how UBCO research expertise is being put to use to protect Canadians. Anti-fouling anti-fogging face shields utilizing liquid-like omniphobic coatings for COVID-19 healthcare providers (Kevin Golovin, Engineering) Back to Basics: A Sustainable Response to COVID-19 (Eric Li, […]
Pandemic Perseverance
Researchers are adapting to new ways of doing things, mitigating disruptions to their work, and leveraging opportunities to pivot and expand their research programs and support student trainees. While the past several months have been undeniably challenging, UBCO research shows no signs of slowing down despite global pandemic.