Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioural Research
The Offices of Research Ethics on the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses have updated their guidance in anticipation of a full resumption of in-person behavioural research in the coming months.
Major federal investment brings $3.6M in new research funding to UBCO campus
UBCO receives $3.6M in federal funding from NSERC and SSHRC to support 22 new research projects.
UBCO receives funding for high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research
UBCO receives $250K through New Frontiers in Research Fund (2020 Exploration Stream) to study the seasonal impacts of microplastic inhalation on health.
2021 CRET Funding Announcement
The Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation is pleased to announce the second round of funding for the Critical Research Equipment and Tools (CRET) program.
2021 Researcher of the Year Awards
Meet this year’s outstanding Researcher of the Year awardees.
2021 Principal’s Research Chair Announcement
UBC Okanagan is pleased to announce the second cohort of appointments under the Principal’s Research Chairs (PRC) program.
2020 Principal’s Research Chair Program: Call for Nominations
A call for nominations was announced today for UBC Okanagan’s Principal’s Research Chair program. Deans have until December 8, 2020 to submit their proposals.
Faculty on the Front Line: UBC Okanagan Researchers Responding to COVID-19
UBC researchers across a range of domains are addressing the many aspects of COVID-19 and its impacts. Learn how UBCO research expertise is being put to use to protect Canadians. Anti-fouling anti-fogging face shields utilizing liquid-like omniphobic coatings for COVID-19 healthcare providers (Kevin Golovin, Engineering) Back to Basics: A Sustainable Response to COVID-19 (Eric Li, […]
Pandemic Perseverance
Researchers are adapting to new ways of doing things, mitigating disruptions to their work, and leveraging opportunities to pivot and expand their research programs and support student trainees. While the past several months have been undeniably challenging, UBCO research shows no signs of slowing down despite global pandemic.
Q&A with Michael Deyholos, scientific director of new Plant Growth Facility
UBC Okanagan opens new 5,100 square-foot Plant Growth Facility. Scientific director, Michael Deyholos, shares why the state-of-the art facility is significant for UBCO.