VPRI News

Discover the latest news from the Office of the Vice-Principal, Research & Innovation through our research community news feed below.

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.

Dr. Suzie Currie to join VPRI Okanagan on October 1, 2024

Dr. Suzie Currie to join VPRI Okanagan on October 1, 2024

Dr. Currie will provide strategic direction and oversight in supporting and advancing research, scholarly activity and innovation at UBC’s Okanagan campus

New ‘EDI in Research’ online course now available for UBC community

New ‘EDI in Research’ online course now available for UBC community

UBCO is offering a course to educate students, faculty and staff on equity, diversity and inclusion best practices in the world of research.

UBCO research awarded more than $3.5M in NSERC grants

UBCO research awarded more than $3.5M in NSERC grants

From wildlife space-use patterns to next generation wireless networks, this funding supports cutting research on the UBCO campus.

UBC researchers awarded $1.7m in SSHRC Partnership Development Grants

UBC researchers awarded $1.7m in SSHRC Partnership Development Grants

New grants support innovative research at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.