UBCO researchers peer into the mental health of social workers
What happened in the past doesn’t necessarily stay in the past.
UBCO researcher examines the need for positive support when a child is sexually abused
New research from UBC Okanagan has determined if a child knows they have safe support from a trusted adult, it significantly increases the chances of that child disclosing they have been sexually assaulted. This likelihood is especially true when the offender is a family member or trusted caregiver.
UBCO enhances science and engineering outreach programs
This year underrepresented and underserved youth in BC’s Interior will have increased access to science and engineering programming.
UBCO researchers identify best strategy to reduce human-bear conflict
Conservationists have long warned of the dangers associated with bears becoming habituated to life in urban areas. Yet, it appears the message hasn’t gotten through to everyone.
New funding for immersive technologies makes virtual a reality at UBCO
Funding from the Government of Canada will help establish one of the world’s first truly interdisciplinary immersive technologies graduate program at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
UBCO researchers examine how pandemics impact the homeless
A team of UBC Okanagan researchers is looking at strategies that could help the homeless during a pandemic.
Parental consumption shapes how teens think about and use cannabis
Turns out the old adage, “monkey see, monkey do,” does ring true — even when it comes to cannabis use. However, when cannabis use involves youth, it’s see, think, then do, says a team of UBC Okanagan researchers.
UBCO researcher uses geology to help astronomers find habitable planets
Astronomers have identified more than 4,000, and counting, confirmed exoplanets — planets orbiting stars other than the sun — but only a fraction have the potential to sustain life.
UBCO researcher examines the art of telling lies
The telling of lies might be just a bad habit for some, but a UBC Okanagan researcher says that over time lies will infiltrate a person’s memory for the truth.
UBCO researcher re-evaluates estimate of the world’s high-altitude population
New findings detailing the world’s first-of-its-kind estimate of how many people live in high-altitude regions, will provide insight into future research of human physiology.