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UBC Okanagan researcher receives national funding to support work in Quantum Science

UBC Okanagan researcher receives national funding to support work in Quantum Science

Dr. Chen Feng leads one of nine UBC-led projects that received NSERC Quantum Grants Dr. Chen Feng, a researcher at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, has been awarded $165,186 in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to support his groundbreaking work in quantum computing and communications. The  funding, announced […]

CIIC co-directors, Tim Stainton (left) and Rachelle Hole (right), and Jo-Anne Gauthier, CIIC Provincial Advisory Board member (centre), accept the Renata Shearer Award.

UBC Okanagan research institute honoured with prestigious Renata Shearer Award

The Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship (CIIC)—UBCO’s research institute focused on promoting social justice, equality and wellbeing of all citizens—has received the esteemed Renata Shearer Award. Presented by the Vancouver Branch of the United Nations Association at an in-person event December 6, the annual award celebrates individuals and organizations making significant contributions to advancing […]

Five teams led by UBCO researchers awarded funding through MSHRBC’s C2 and Reach programs

Five teams led by UBCO researchers awarded funding through MSHRBC’s C2 and Reach programs

UBCO-led teams investigating everything from diabetes prevention and remission to better sleep health, pregnancy loss and digital health literacy were awarded funding through Michael Smith Health Research BC’s Convening and Collaborating (C2) and Reach competitions. The C2 program promotes knowledge exchange and meaningful collaboration by supporting researchers, trainees and research users in co-developing research that can […]

Dr. Madeleine Ransom, Assistant Professor, Philosophy awarded Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)
Michael Smith Health Research BC funds four UBCO Research Trainees

Michael Smith Health Research BC funds four UBCO Research Trainees

UBC Okanagan Research Trainees funded to improve health and health outcomes

Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies unveils cutting-edge creative research hub

Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies unveils cutting-edge creative research hub

CFI funding supported creation of new interdisciplinary space.

Hitting the ground running with new ICER Director, Dr. Christine Schreyer

Hitting the ground running with new ICER Director, Dr. Christine Schreyer

“Knowledge dissemination, making connections and research about communities and within communities is at the heart of everything we do at ICER.”

Natalie Rodriguez leads UBC Okanagan’s innovative x̌əl sic snpax̌nwixʷtn

Natalie Rodriguez leads UBC Okanagan’s innovative x̌əl sic snpax̌nwixʷtn

Rodriguez looks to steer x̌əl sic snpax̌nwixʷtn with a focus on relationships, collaboration and trust.

UBCO's x̌əl sic snpax̌nwixʷtn, set to open in 2026, to house nine interdisciplinary teams.

Nine interdisciplinary teams selected to move into x̌əl sic snpax̌nwixʷtn

From improving human health to investigating climate adaptation, research teams will tackle some of society’s most challenging problems.

2024 Michael Smith Health Research BC recipients announced

2024 Michael Smith Health Research BC recipients announced

UBC Okanagan faculty recognized for leading BC’s health research.