UBCO celebrates extraordinary faculty members as Researchers of the Year
UBC Okanagan celebrates Dr. Mohammad Arjmand, Dr. Brodie Sakakibara and Michael V. Smith as 2025 Researchers of the Year
Engineering next-gen materials to solve global challenges
Mohammad Arjmand is developing advanced materials to tackle global challenges and advance a sustainable circular economy
Optimizing stroke recovery
Brodie Sakakibara is finding ways to support stroke recovery through tech-powered solutions that promote patient health and wellness
Queering storytelling—from verse to video, memoir to media
Michael V. Smith is exploring queer storytelling across genres as a means of challenging dominant narratives and reframing cultural perspectives
UBCO’s campus becomes a lab for connection and clean air
UBCO’s Campus as a Living Lab drives research to boost student connections and improve indoor air quality for a healthier, sustainable campus.
UBC Okanagan researchers recognized with prestigious awards
Four UBC Okanagan scholars earn top honours for their groundbreaking research in psychology, digital humanities and engineering.
UBC Okanagan receives $1.35M for airborne sensing lab
A $1.35 million investment from PacifiCan will help UBC Okanagan establish an advanced airborne sensing lab, equipping a small aircraft with cutting-edge remote sensing technology
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 […]
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
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 […]