VPRI News

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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.

UBC Okanagan researchers awarded nearly $1.4 million in CFI, SSHRC funding

UBC Okanagan researchers awarded nearly $1.4 million in CFI, SSHRC funding

New government funding to support outstanding research at UBC Okanagan.

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.