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, […]
UBCO researchers awarded $1M in SSHRC Insight grants
UBC researchers are leading 49 projects were awarded $6.6M through the SSHRC Insight Grants program. A total of $91M was invested nationally by SSHRC through this competition. Eight UBCO researchers were awarded $1,013,970. The Insight Grants support research excellence in the social sciences and humanities. Funding is available to both emerging and established scholars for […]
2019 Researchers of the Year
Each year, we recognize the outstanding achievements researchers who have made significant contributions to research and/or creative scholarly activity at UBC Okanagan.
Two new faces in the Office of Research Services
The Office of Research Services is delighted to announce two new members of the campus community.
UBC Survive and Thrive Applied Research (STAR) initiative names new operations facilitator
Kent Dehnel’s appointment marks an important milestone in the evolution of the STAR initiative a multi-disciplinary research platform that catalyzes opportunities for researchers on both UBC campuses to work collaboratively with partners to improve human health and safety in extreme environments.
Introducing ORS’ two new Research Support Specialists
The Office of Research Services now has two specialists in place to provide research support to faculty members and post-doctoral researchers at UBC Okanagan.